Burlingame, CA30+ days ago
p>Partner closely with the CEO and Board to define and execute Xona's financial strategy Provide clear financial insights to support business decisions, growth initiatives, and long-term planning Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on budgeting, forecasting, and trade-off decisions Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning Build and maintain operating models supporting R&D, manufacturing, and deployment programs Track KPIs and financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions Oversee accounting operations including monthly close, financial statements, and audits Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners Support equity and debt fundraising, including investor materials, data rooms, and diligence Partner with the CEO on capital planning, runway management, and scenario modeling Build and scale financial systems, tools, and processes to support company growth Oversee ERP, accounting software, and reporting infrastructure Drive process improvements that balance financial rigor with startup agility Build and lead a high-performing finance team over time Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Legal, and HR Support contract review, pricing strategy, and vendor negotiations as needed. 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent senior role) Proven experience operating in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment Strong expertise across FP&A, accounting, and financial operations Experience supporting venture capital fundraising and Board-level financial reporting Hands-on, detail-oriented leader willing to dive in where needed Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong judgment, analytical rigor, and ability to drive decisions under ambiguity.