Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial strategy planning and management of the company. As a key member of the executive leadership team the CFO will oversee financial operations risk management and capital structure while ensuring financial health and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-growth capital-intensive industries and a strong background in advanced manufacturing hardware or additive manufacturing (AM) technologies.

Essential Job Functions:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the companys financial strategy to support growth innovation and profitability.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on financial performance risk management and investment decisions.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing strategies cost control and operational efficiencies in the additive manufacturing industry.
• Develop long-term financial models to align with the companys growth objectives including new market expansion and product development.

Financial Planning Reporting & Compliance

• Lead financial forecasting budgeting and variance analysis ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee financial reporting (GAAP IFRS SEC or other regulatory standards as applicable) ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports for the board of directors investors and stakeholders providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations audits and financial governance requirements.

Capital Management & Fundraising

• Manage capital structure financing strategies and cash flow to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Lead fundraising efforts including venture capital private equity debt financing and grant opportunities for research & development (R&D).
• Establish strong relationships with banks investors and financial institutions to secure funding for expansion and innovation.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Strategic Partnerships

• Evaluate potential M&A opportunities joint ventures and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth.
• Conduct due diligence financial modeling and integration planning for acquisitions in the additive manufacturing space.
• Assess intellectual property (IP) valuation licensing deals and technology investments to strengthen competitive advantage.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate financial risks currency fluctuations and market volatility in global operations.
• Oversee supply chain and procurement financial strategies ensuring cost control in raw materials and AM production.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including ISO 9001 AS9100 (Aerospace) and ITAR (Defense/Automotive).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration
• CPA required (or equivalent certification such as CFA)

Experience Skills &Competencies

• 10 years of financial leadership experience preferably in advanced manufacturing aerospace automotive or medical device industries.
• Experience in hardware materials science or additive manufacturing companies is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in fundraising investor relations and capital markets.
• Deep understanding of cost accounting revenue recognition and financial modeling in manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in venture funding M&A and strategic financial planning.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite) financial analytics and AI-driven financial tools.
• Excellent leadership negotiation and communication skills with executive and investor stakeholders.

About the Company:

Velo Velo3D Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D Inc. Without Compromise Flow Flow Developer and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium Inconel and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3Daward-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire metal AM production printer Flow print preparation software Assure quality assurance and control system and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $320000 and $480000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as work experience job-related skills related education work location and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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