Director of Finance at Primordial Labs

What We Do:

Primordial Labs is building Anura, the next-generation human-machine interface. Anura allows operators to command, control, and collaborate with uncrewed systems through natural language, just like they would with a human teammate. Our job is to make it easier for warfighters to wield the power of autonomous systems on the battlefield.

Job Description:

(Please Note: This is a 100% remote position that requires residence in the United States.)

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial strategy and operations. Reporting to the CEO, you will play a critical role in steering our financial strategy and ensuring the financial health of our company. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. This includes working closely with the executive team to align financial goals with our broader business objectives and support our growth trajectory in a highly competitive industry.

What You’ll Do:

● Craft and execute financial strategies aligned with our ambitious growth goals

● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

● Present clear, impactful financial reports to our leadership team

● Wargame business model variations for existing and new customers

● Manage cash flow, capital, and financing to fuel our expansion

● Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards

● Implement robust financial controls, policies, and procedures

● Collaborate across internal and external teams to drive financial performance and operational efficiency

● Provide strategic financial insights to support high-stakes decisions

● Oversee and ensure accuracy in daily financial operations, including customer invoicing, vendor payments, payroll, and compliance with state and federal tax requirements

About You:

● Proven experience as Director of Finance or similar leadership role, preferably at a start-up or fast-growing company, in the aerospace & defense industry

● The ideal candidate has served in a financial leadership role for a start-up that has transitioned from early stage to growth

● Strong understanding of the defense industry, its quirks, and the planning, programming, budgeting, & execution process

● Focus on data-driven decision-making

● Experienced in supporting fundraising efforts, investor relations, and managing external financial relationships

● Deep knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability

● Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders

● There are no educational requirements. We're more interested in your experience and skillset

Application Process:

We have a two-stage interview process.

The first stage is a screener which is a combination of discussion about your experience and assessment of fit for the role. You’ll have plenty of time to ask detailed questions about the opportunity. This screener is generally between 30-60 minutes and we’ll let you know the result within two days.

After the screener, if both sides believe it makes sense, we will set up a series of discussions/mini-interviews (generally two sessions, about 60 minutes each) with other folks on the leadership team. This will provide you with a sampling of the team and give us a feel for organizational fit from multiple perspectives. These sessions are casual, so no need to prepare anything beyond the questions you have for us.

We are committed to a low-stress interview experience and promise there will be no trick questions!