Director of Finance

Greater Denver Areafull time

On Site

senior

$170k–$220k

H1B: no

Katalyst The Director of Finance at Katalyst leads the finance function, managing monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting. This role involves building scalable finance processes and leading a growing finance team to support the company’s growth.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the finance function
Establish the foundation of the finance organization
Design and implement scalable finance processes, controls, policies, and reporting cadences
Build the finance roadmap, including team design, systems architecture, and outsourcing strategy where appropriate
Hire, develop, and lead future finance team members across accounting, FP&A, and AP/AR as the company grows
Establish clear ownership, documentation, and standard operating procedures across all core finance activities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual finance operating cadence
Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, revenue recognition considerations, and financial statement preparation
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Maintain budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis across departments
Support quarterly reforecasts and annual planning processes
Prepare management reporting packages and support board-level reporting

Qualification

Your Ideal BackgroundBachelor’s degree in AccountingStrong foundation in accountingPrior experience in aerospaceExperience building and managing smallProficiency in ExcelAdditional Requirements

Required

You’re a hands-on builder with strong judgment for balancing accuracy and efficiency
You have meticulous attention to detail and enjoy producing financial and cost data that stands up to scrutiny
You like owning the numbers end-to-end and understand how they impact programs, contracts, and business decisions
You enjoy digging into cost structures and variances and turning them into clear, useful insights for leadership and program teams
You’re comfortable working in ambiguity and building frameworks, systems, and processes as the organization grows and matures
You enjoy working closely with engineering, operations, and program teams and helping finance enable execution
Your Ideal Background
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience across accounting, controllership, or a related finance role
Prior experience in public accounting at a major firm
Strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls
Experience owning or materially contributing to budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and executive reporting

Preferred

Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or another regulated hardware manufacturing industry
Experience preparing a company for audit, due diligence, or institutional investor reporting
Experience working in venture-funded companies, ideally in early-stage or high-growth environments
Experience building and managing small, high-performing finance teams
Familiarity with DCAA/DCMA accounting practices, government contract cost structures, documentation expectations, and compliance-oriented financial processes
Proficiency in Excel
Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU

Company

Katalyst

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