What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at General Flash?
Company Description General Flash is an MIT spinoff focused on advancing field-driven materials processing and metals refining for critical national security applications. The organization works on cutting-edge science, engineering, and defense-related innovation. Team members collaborate closely with research partners and government stakeholders to translate advanced materials research into scalable industrial solutions. General Flash offers a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where technical excellence and responsible stewardship of resources are highly valued.
Role Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at General Flash is a full-time, on-site role based in Lexington, MA. The CFO will oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning to support the company’s growth and national security mission. Day to day responsibilities include managing financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, and maintaining internal controls and compliance with relevant regulations. The CFO will partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, capital planning, and investor or stakeholder communications, and will lead the finance function, including mentoring and developing finance staff as the organization scales.
Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing, physical sciences and fast growing companies is ideal.
- Candidates should possess strong Finance and Analytical Skills to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Candidates should possess expertise in Financial Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling.
- Candidates should possess proficiency in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
- Candidates should be well versed with state of the art AI tools and have had experience in a hyper scaling environment.
- Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within technology, materials, or defense related industries.
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve financial processes, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, executives, and external stakeholders.
- Experience in fundraising, investor relations, or managing relationships with government or institutional partners is highly beneficial.
- Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.