VP, Strategic Finance New

GITAI is a space robotics company working to reduce the cost of work in space by 100x. We develop robotic systems for orbital, lunar, and defense applications, designed for tasks such as assembly, inspection, maintenance, construction, and surface operations in environments where human labor is expensive, dangerous, or impractical. We are still early and thrive on solving hard problems. Your Mission GITAI is hiring a VP, Strategic Finance to work directly with our Founder & CEO on equity financing, investor strategy, capital planning, and the company‑level financial narrative. This role’s core mission is to raise institutional equity capital and build the capital strategy behind it. What You’ll Drive Lead equity financing strategy and execution for future funding rounds, working directly with the Founder & CEO. Build and manage a targeted investor map across venture capital firms, strategic investors, family offices, and other relevant capital partners. Activate and leverage an investor network with immediate relevance to GITAI. Own the equity story, pitch narrative, and financing materials—including pitch decks, financial models, investor updates, data‑room materials, diligence responses, and board‑level financing documents. Translate GITAI’s technical progress, space‑robotics roadmap, commercial traction, government opportunities, and long‑term market potential into a clear investment narrative. Prepare the Founder & CEO for investor conversations, support investor meetings, manage follow‑ups, and represent the CEO’s thinking in investor‑facing communications. Build company‑level financial models that connect strategy, product roadmap, hiring plans, capital needs, financing milestones, and long‑term growth. Support capital allocation decisions, strategic partnerships, corporate development opportunities, and other company‑level finance initiatives. Build the finance function over time—planning cadence, reporting structure, and financial operating discipline—while preserving the speed required at an early‑stage company. What We’re Looking For We seek someone who has operated close to a founder or CEO inside a venture‑backed startup, ideally as a founding team member or early executive who helped raise equity capital from the company side when the company was early, messy, and not fully proven. Direct experience raising equity capital inside a venture‑backed startup at Series B or earlier. Experience supporting or leading multiple financing rounds before Series B. Full understanding of the company‑side financing process: investor targeting, warm introductions, pitch narrative, financial models, investor meetings, follow‑ups, diligence, data‑room prep, negotiation support, and closing. A current investor network that can benefit GITAI immediately. Ability to open doors now, not just build relationships over time. Strong curiosity toward robotics, space systems, defense technology, hardware, and other technically challenging fields. Capacity to absorb complex technical information quickly and translate it into a clear investor narrative. Strong judgment, high ownership, and success operating with incomplete information. Comfort working directly with a technical founder and an engineering‑heavy team. Speed, precision, discretion, and willingness to do the work yourself. Experience is required from the company side; backgrounds limited to investment banking, consulting, venture capital, fractional CFO work, or outside advisory do not substitute for startup equity‑raising experience. Compensation Base salary for this role is expected to range from $180,000 to $250,000 per year. Final title, compensation, and equity will depend on the candidate’s fundraising experience, investor network, operating scope, and ability to serve as a long‑term finance leader for the company. Comprehensive Healthcare: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with 90% coverage for dependents, plus life insurance. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a company match. Equity Opportunities: Stock options in a rapidly growing startup. Relocation Support: Financial assistance for relocation is available for candidates residing outside the Los Angeles area. Holidays: 12 days of paid time off (PTO) and 12 company holidays annually. Office Perks: Free snacks, drinks, and regular social events. Cutting‑Edge Experience: Work alongside state‑of‑the‑art robots, driving the future of space technology. No agency submissions, please. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement GITAI USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with GITAI USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr GITAI