Director of Finance
Odys Aviation, Long Beach, CA, United States
Odys Aviation Finance Leader
Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally. To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We're deploying aircraft with launch partners including Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract. We're a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we've been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives. Role Overview
We are hiring a senior, hands-on finance leader to own and build Odys Aviation's finance function in advance of a Series B. This role is deeply execution-oriented and will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations, FP&A, and financial modeling, while laying the foundation for a scaled finance organization post-Series B. This is not a purely strategic role. We are looking for a builder and operator who is comfortable working in the details today and scaling systems, processes, and team over time. Core Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Own and maintain the company's integrated financial model (operating, cash flow, and scenario models)
Update models regularly based on actuals, changing program timelines, and production realities
Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning (base / downside / upside cases)
Track burn, runway, and capital needs in real time and surface risks early
Partner with leadership to translate operational plans (production ramps, hiring, programs) into financial implications
Manufacturing & Production Finance Build and maintain unit economics models tied to production volume, BOMs, labor, and supply chain assumptions
Support production planning, cost tracking, and margin analysis as the company scales manufacturing
Track program-level costs across R&D, flight test, and customer programs
Day-to-Day Finance Operations Own core finance operations including: Payment execution and vendor management
AP/AR oversight and cash management
Monthly close coordination with external accounting partners
Ensure financial records are accurate, current, and decision-ready
Improve finance workflows, controls, and internal reporting as the company scales
Serve as the internal point person for auditors, tax advisors, and external accounting firms
Fundraising & Board Support Support Series B and future fundraising efforts through: Model updates and scenario analysis
Data room preparation
Investor and diligence financial requests
Prepare board-level financial materials, dashboards, and reporting
Partner with the Strategy team on capital structure planning and long-range financial strategy
Building the Finance Function Design and implement scalable finance systems, tools, and processes
Hire and manage additional finance team members over time (post-Series B)
Experience
Required Experience: 8-12+ years of experience in finance roles with increasing responsibility
Direct experience in manufacturing, production, hardware, aerospace, automotive, or industrial companies
Strong hands-on FP&A and financial modeling background
Experience operating in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments (startup or high-growth company)
Comfortable owning both strategic analysis and tactical execution
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain
Preferred Experience Experience supporting venture-backed companies pre- and post-Series B
Exposure to scaling production environments and cost-driven businesses
Experience implementing finance systems (ERP, accounting tools, reporting infrastructure)
Prior experience managing diligence processes
Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally. To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We're deploying aircraft with launch partners including Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract. We're a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we've been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives. Role Overview
We are hiring a senior, hands-on finance leader to own and build Odys Aviation's finance function in advance of a Series B. This role is deeply execution-oriented and will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations, FP&A, and financial modeling, while laying the foundation for a scaled finance organization post-Series B. This is not a purely strategic role. We are looking for a builder and operator who is comfortable working in the details today and scaling systems, processes, and team over time. Core Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Own and maintain the company's integrated financial model (operating, cash flow, and scenario models)
Update models regularly based on actuals, changing program timelines, and production realities
Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning (base / downside / upside cases)
Track burn, runway, and capital needs in real time and surface risks early
Partner with leadership to translate operational plans (production ramps, hiring, programs) into financial implications
Manufacturing & Production Finance Build and maintain unit economics models tied to production volume, BOMs, labor, and supply chain assumptions
Support production planning, cost tracking, and margin analysis as the company scales manufacturing
Track program-level costs across R&D, flight test, and customer programs
Day-to-Day Finance Operations Own core finance operations including: Payment execution and vendor management
AP/AR oversight and cash management
Monthly close coordination with external accounting partners
Ensure financial records are accurate, current, and decision-ready
Improve finance workflows, controls, and internal reporting as the company scales
Serve as the internal point person for auditors, tax advisors, and external accounting firms
Fundraising & Board Support Support Series B and future fundraising efforts through: Model updates and scenario analysis
Data room preparation
Investor and diligence financial requests
Prepare board-level financial materials, dashboards, and reporting
Partner with the Strategy team on capital structure planning and long-range financial strategy
Building the Finance Function Design and implement scalable finance systems, tools, and processes
Hire and manage additional finance team members over time (post-Series B)
Experience
Required Experience: 8-12+ years of experience in finance roles with increasing responsibility
Direct experience in manufacturing, production, hardware, aerospace, automotive, or industrial companies
Strong hands-on FP&A and financial modeling background
Experience operating in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments (startup or high-growth company)
Comfortable owning both strategic analysis and tactical execution
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain
Preferred Experience Experience supporting venture-backed companies pre- and post-Series B
Exposure to scaling production environments and cost-driven businesses
Experience implementing finance systems (ERP, accounting tools, reporting infrastructure)
Prior experience managing diligence processes