[Hiring] VP of Finance & Corporate Controller @Slingshot Aerospace

Role Description

As the VP of Finance & Corporate Controller, you will serve as a critical leader bridging finance and accounting operations while acting as a key partner to the CFO and executive team. You will provide both hands-on financial oversight and strategic guidance to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.

• Execute all responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and all applicable financial regulations
• Lead regulatory reporting and manage relationships with external auditors
• Implement and optimize financial systems (e.g., ERP/NetSuite) to improve scalability and efficiency
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on financial planning, pricing strategy, and resource allocation
• Lead annual budgeting and multi-year financial forecasting processes
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights on variances
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital planning to support operations and growth
• Partner cross-functionally with department leaders to drive financial discipline and operational efficiency
• Lead financial due diligence and support M&A activities
• Provide financial reporting and insights to investors, financial institutions, and external stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of responsibilities listed above)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• 10+ years in leadership roles, preferably within the technology sector
• Proven experience managing full finance and accounting functions in a high-growth environment
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite or similar ERP platforms
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, scaling organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive change and results

Requirements

• Bonus Cargo
• MBA and/or CPA certification
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and due diligence
• Background in scaling finance organizations within startup or high-growth environments
• Advanced experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning

Benefits

• Type: Full Time
• Salary: $200,000 – $235,000

Company Description

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.