1d ago
Head of Strategic Finance & Corporate Development
Los Angeles, California, United States
$140k-$165k / year
full-timeaerospace
๐ผ About This Role
You'll work directly with the CEO to drive GITAI's fundraising, capital strategy, and corporate development efforts. You'll turn technical progress and government traction into a clear financial narrative for investors and partners. This role offers meaningful ownership in a deep tech company expanding into space.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Lead fundraising execution, including investor targeting and pitch materials
- Partner with CEO on capital strategy and valuation narratives
- Build relationships with venture capital firms and strategic investors
- Develop financial models, forecasts, and board-level materials
- Evaluate corporate development and strategic partnership opportunities
๐ Requirements
- Experience at VC-backed startup at Series B or earlier as a founder or strategy lead
- Experience raising capital from Seed to Series B, at least once
- Direct experience with founder-led fundraising and financial modeling
- Active network across U.S. venture capital and startup ecosystem
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience across multiple fundraising rounds
- Strong understanding of startup capital strategy and investor expectations
- Ability to turn technical progress into financial narrative
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
- ๐ฐ 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match
- ๐ฆ Relocation Assistance for eligible roles
- ๐ Stock options in a rapidly growing startup
- ๐ฟ Free snacks and drinks plus social events
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical/Strategy Interviewยท 60 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Salary may be lowered based on equity preference, indicating potential underpayment
- Requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to ITAR, limiting applicant pool
- High-intensity environment with extended hours and weekends expected
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