Finance Lead

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV network in the world. They are seeking a Finance Lead who will be the first dedicated finance hire, responsible for building the financial infrastructure and supporting strategic business decisions, including fundraising activities.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full accounting cycle: month-end/year-end close, AP/AR, cash management, and financial reporting
• Lead the selection, implementation, and configuration of our ERP (NetSuite preferred) to support current operations and future manufacturing needs
• Build and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and scalable processes from the ground up
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, management reports, budgets, and forecasts for leadership and board reporting
• Design and implement cost accounting systems for hardware manufacturing—including inventory, WIP, and COGS tracking
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain as a trusted financial advisor on key business decisions
• Support fundraising efforts, manage audit relationships, and ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance