The Role
Lead and build the finance function: set financial strategy, deliver GAAP financial statements, own budgeting/forecasting, manage audits, support fundraising, oversee cash flow, tax compliance, payroll, AP/AR, and implement scalable financial systems and processes.
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About Andrenam
We’re building sonar and sensing systems that bring light to the last dark domain: the ocean. Our team includes alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, ABL, Palantir and Qualia. We build full-stack—from physics to perception to product—with speed, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.
We believe the maritime domain will define the next century of economics, geopolitics, and global security. We're here to shape it.
About this role
Andrenam is looking for a Head of Finance to build and lead our finance function from the ground up. This is a founding role: you'll set the financial strategy, stand up the systems and processes we don't have yet, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team as we grow in the maritime autonomy and defense industry.
You'll own everything from day-to-day accounting to long-term financial planning, and you'll be the person leadership turns to for the numbers behind every major decision.
In this role
- You will develop and implement our financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, and advise senior leadership on the decisions that strategy should drive.
- You will lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP.
- You will own the budgeting and forecasting process end to end, translating the numbers into recommendations leadership can act on.
- You will manage our relationship with external auditors and ensure smooth year-end audits.
- You will support fundraising and investor relations, building the financial models, presentations, and due diligence materials investors need.
- You will oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to keep operations and growth initiatives funded.
- You will build the capital management strategy that determines how we allocate resources as we scale.
- You will establish and continually improve our financial systems, tools, and processes so our infrastructure scales with the company.
- You will run day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
- You will oversee tax compliance across sales, payroll, and federal and state filings, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 10-15+ years of experience in finance or accounting, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally at a startup or high-growth company.
- Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Expertise in financial accounting, compliance, and reporting.
Nice to have
- MBA or CPA.
- Experience with fundraising, venture capital, and investor relations.
- A track record of building financial systems and processes from scratch.
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace.
- Experience managing state, federal, and local tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate income tax.
- Experience streamlining accounting processes or implementing new financial systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
Why join us?
Andrenam is an innovative, mission-driven company at the intersection of maritime autonomy and defense. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Long-term equity incentive program with significant growth potential.
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 401k
- Lunch and snacks provided in office.
- Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andrenam's total compensation package. Additionally, Andrenam offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State without sponsorship for an export license.
Andrenam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 10-15+ years of experience in finance or accounting, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally at a startup or high-growth company
- Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Expertise in financial accounting, compliance, and reporting; preparation of GAAP financial statements
- Run day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close
- Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure smooth year-end audits
- US person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual) or eligibility to obtain required export authorizations without sponsorship
- Experience with fundraising, venture capital, and investor relations
- MBA or CPA
- Track record of building financial systems and processes from scratch
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace
- Experience managing state, federal, and local tax filings (sales tax, payroll tax, corporate income tax)
- Experience streamlining accounting processes or implementing new financial systems to improve efficiency
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The Company
What We Do
Andrenam is building an AI-powered, distributed maritime sensing network for persistent autonomous awareness from surface to seabed, designed to detect, track, and identify real-time maritime traffic.
