Director of Finance, First Resonance
$140-170k
+ ESOP
Factory operating system for manufacturers
Open for applications
Factory operating system for manufacturers
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$140-170k
+ ESOP
21-100 employees
Company mission
First Resonance's mission is to empower those who are building the future.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a CPA with over 7 years of progressive experience, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or tech startup, who will drive accurate financial statement preparation, manage cash flow, contribute to strategic initiatives, implement scalable financial systems, and explore the integration of AI/ML to optimize finance functions
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
- Strong, comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience in a high-growth startup environment, preferably within the SaaS or technology sector
- Proven experience building and improving accounting processes and implementing financial systems
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling (Excel/Google Sheets), and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Hands-on, proactive attitude with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated interest in modern data practices, including improving data flow/pipelines for business intelligence
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring how AI/ML can be practically applied to improve finance function efficiency and insight generation
What the job involves
- As the Director of Finance, you will spearhead all accounting operations, including financial reporting (US GAAP), budgeting, forecasting, and the development of robust internal controls and compliance measures
- Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition (ASC 606 for SaaS), and month-end/year-end close processes
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including variance analysis and reporting to leadership and investors
- Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
- Manage cash flow, treasury functions, and banking relationships
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors
- Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, providing financial analysis and modeling to support decision-making (e.g., pricing, fundraising, M&A)
- Select, implement, and manage financial systems (ERP/Accounting Software) to scale with the company's growth
- Develop and optimize financial data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility for streamlined reporting and deeper analysis
- Actively explore and evaluate the potential application of AI and machine learning tools to enhance financial forecasting accuracy, automate routine accounting tasks, and identify key business trends or anomalies within financial and operational data
- Build and potentially mentor a future finance team as the company scales
Our take
First Resonance was co-founded by a former SpaceX engineer to offer manufacturers end-to-end software to create any modern hardware, from electric or aerial vehicles to satellites or robotics.
Since founding in 2018, the company has amassed a growing list of extremely impressive customers including satellite manufacturer Astranis, aircraft automation startup Reliable Robotics, and the NYSE-listed Joby Aviation, which intends to operate an air taxi service with its fleet of electric aircraft.
The complexity of the operations that First Resonance’s customers are undertaking speaks to the value of the startup’s OS, especially when it comes to things like part traceability, collaboration, supply chain, and data analytics. The company has secured significant investment, as well as generating impressive interest from the industry, which all suggests it will continue to grow as time goes on.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2021
$14m
SERIES A
Dec 2020
$3.5m
SEED
Total funding: $17.5m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Generous life and disability insurance for you and your family
- Flexible PTO
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Other financial benefits and services to give you financial peace of mind
- Up to 16 weeks of parental leave
- Equity
- Flexible spending accounts
- Work-from-home setup
- Remote & hybrid options (role dependent)
- Amazing office in Downtown LA
Company HQ
Los Angeles, California
Leadership
Karan Talati
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former SpaceX Manufacturing and Software Engineer, and former Data Engineer at Sense360. Before this, they interned in Advanced R&D Engineering at Samsung Electronics and in Mechanical Development for Motorola Mobility.
Neal Sarraf
(Co-Founder & Boardmember)Investor and former OnDeck Fellow, who previously worked in Corporate Development & Strategy for Uptake. They also worked in Investment Banking for William Blair, and Strategy Consulting for PwC.
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