Chief Financial Officer

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.With Pulsar – the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.The CFO will be a strategic and operational partner to the CEO and executive team, responsible for leading Xona's financial strategy, execution, and infrastructure. This role blends high-level financial leadership with hands-on ownership across accounting, FP&A, fundraising support, compliance, and systems.You'll play a critical role in capital strategy, operational planning, and ensuring financial rigor as Xona scales its satellite constellation, manufacturing, and commercial operations.What You'll DoPartner closely with the CEO and Board to define and execute Xona's financial strategyProvide clear financial insights to support business decisions, growth initiatives, and long-term planningServe as a trusted advisor to the executive team on budgeting, forecasting, and trade-off decisionsOwn company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planningBuild and maintain operating models supporting R&D, manufacturing, and deployment programsTrack KPIs and financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actionsOversee accounting operations including monthly close, financial statements, and auditsEnsure strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirementsManage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partnersSupport equity and debt fundraising, including investor materials, data rooms, and diligencePartner with the CEO on capital planning, runway management, and scenario modelingBuild and scale financial systems, tools, and processes to support company growthOversee ERP, accounting software, and reporting infrastructureDrive process improvements that balance financial rigor with startup agilityBuild and lead a high-performing finance team over timeWork cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Legal, and HRSupport contract review, pricing strategy, and vendor negotiations as neededRequired Qualifications10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent senior role)Proven experience operating in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environmentStrong expertise across FP&A, accounting, and financial operationsExperience supporting venture capital fundraising and Board-level financial reportingHands‐on, detail‐oriented leader willing to dive in where neededAbility to communicate clearly with both technical and non‐technical stakeholdersStrong judgment, analytical rigor, and ability to drive decisions under ambiguityDesired QualificationsExperience in aerospace, space, defense, hardware, or other capital‐intensive technical environmentsExperience supporting government customers, grants, or regulated contractsFamiliarity with manufacturing cost models and hardware program economicsExperience scaling finance teams and systems from early‐stage to growth‐stageExposure to ERP implementation or financial systems build‐outCPA, CFA, and/or MBA (preferred but not required)For U.S. Roles:To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).For U.K. Roles:To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).For Canada Roles:Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. xevrcyc All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.