Altana is the network for trusted trade. Our AI-powered product network empowers governments and businesses to build a more resilient and secure global economy while keeping trade flowing.

The Opportunity at Altana

We are looking for a Principal Financial Analyst to serve as the dedicated Finance Business Partner to Altana’s Technology organization — spanning R&D, Implementation, Product, IT, and InfoSec. In this high-impact role, you will be the financial engine that keeps our largest cost center running efficiently and transparently, translating complex technical spend — from cloud infrastructure and AI tooling to headcount and vendor contracts — into clear, board-ready insight. You will sit at the intersection of finance and engineering, partnering daily with senior leaders across the Tech org to drive rigorous budget management, strategic procurement, and performance accountability. This role reports directly to the VP of Finance and is an exceptional opportunity for a data-savvy, technically curious finance professional who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to build something genuinely best-in-class.

Your Role

Own the monthly budget forecast, business metrics, and variance reporting for the full Technology organization, delivering timely and accurate financial insight to Tech leadership each period
Serve as the primary financial advisor to Tech leaders on all investment decisions — building driver-based models, evaluating headcount requests (new hires, backfills, and contractors) against the Board-approved cost envelope, and assessing ad hoc business requests for alignment with approved budget parameters
Own cloud infrastructure financial management end-to-end: forecast cloud spend across all providers, govern a resource tagging taxonomy for accurate cost attribution, and manage a hybrid commitment discount strategy to optimize cost efficiency
Build and manage the financial framework for all AI and LLM spend — including token-level unit economics, AI cost attribution by team and product, and monthly reporting on AI spend efficiency versus business outcomes
Translate cloud and AI infrastructure actuals from billing systems into GAAP-compliant accounting entries, working cross-functionally with Accounting and Cloud Engineering to bridge cloud invoices and the general ledger
Lead procurement and vendor management for the Tech org: maintain a centralized contract inventory, manage renewal calendars 90–120 days in advance, negotiate cloud and SaaS agreements (ELAs, committed use discounts, renewals), and drive SaaS rationalization by identifying and eliminating overlapping or underutilized tools
Build and maintain Board-level Technology scorecards tracking performance versus plan — including headcount, cloud and AI spend, R&D as a percentage of revenue, and key delivery indicators — and develop a pod-based financial view to support ROI analysis by engineering pod
Track and report engineering org ratios (Software Engineer to PM, Software Engineer to Designer) and produce executive financial narratives that connect R&D investment to business outcomes for board presentations, investor materials, and quarterly business reviews

You Have

5-8+ years of progressive FP&A or finance business partnering experience at a high-growth technology or SaaS company, with direct experience embedded with R&D, Engineering, or Product organizations; AI company experience is a plus
Strong financial modeling skills in Excel and at least one EPM/planning platform; SQL proficiency to pull and analyze data independently from a data warehouse is a plus
Excellent communication and influencing skills: you translate complex financial data into clear executive narratives, engage credibly with engineering and product leaders, and push back constructively on decisions that fall outside approved parameters
Active and enthusiastic user of AI tools in your day-to-day workflow — for modeling, analysis, automation, or productivity — with a genuine commitment to building AI-augmented finance workflows
Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and HRIS/workforce planning tools
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA a plus

This role is based in Brooklyn, NY, USA with hybrid work flexibility and candidates must be within commuting distance from our Williamsburg office.

US Salary Range and Benefits

$170,000 - $200,000 USD

The salary range, to the extent specified for this role, is a good faith statement of the minimum and maximum levels of the annual based salary for the position. The base salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on a wide range of compensation factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Altana's total compensation package. Altana also offers either a discretionary bonus or a variable compensation plan depending on the role. Additionally, Altana offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Flexible Time Off: Altana operates with a Flexible Time Oﬀ (FTO) policy that gives you agency over your own time oﬀ so you can maximize your work-life balance.
Parental Leave: We oﬀer industry leading Paid Parental Leave (PPL), providing 14 weeks of leave for non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents and up to 26 weeks of leave for birthing parents, all paid at 100% of your base salary.
Health Benefits: We have a full suite of medical, vision, and dental benefits with generous employer contributions, designed to give you flexibility and choice for your individual health situation. Our high deductible health plan is 100% employer paid for employees and supplemented with an employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA). There is also a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option.
Supplemental Benefits: Altana provides life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance coverage, all at no cost to you, so you know that you and your loved ones are covered in case of an emergency.
401(k) Savings: Save for and invest in your future using our Fidelity 401(k) retirement savings program.
Commuter Benefits: Save money on your commute by setting aside pre-tax funds for public transit or parking!
Wellness: Because we value mental and emotional health, every Altana employee has access to a free premium subscription to Calm, the #1 app for meditation, sleep, and mindfulness.
Pet Insurance: Pets are family too! Keep them healthy with Wishbone insurance and / or our Total Pet vet service and telehealth discount plan.
Employee Assistance Program: Free access to confidential personal support.
Dependent Care FSA: You will have access to a Dependent Care FSA, which allows you to set aside pre-tax funds for childcare expenses

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Our Values

Our values are the core beliefs that shape who we are, what we stand for, and how we behave.They form the foundation of Altana’s culture and integrity and guide how we hire, design, build, and connect with each other and our customers.

Trust: Our customers and partners entrust us with missions of the highest importance. We honor that by keeping our word, meeting commitments, and ensuring every action we take reinforces confidence in us. We rely on each other to deliver, to speak openly, and to hold ourselves accountable.
Resilience: In a world of uncertainty and complexity, our work must withstand challenges, evolve with conditions, and ensure reliability over time. Resilience is both how we operate and what we deliver. It’s how we respond when things don’t go to plan –– we adapt, we support each other, and we keep moving forward.
Stewardship: We are stewards of every mission we touch. Because our work impacts lives and futures, we hold ourselves accountable to delivering mission impact and never compromising. Our responsibility extends beyond individual projects to the broader system of global trade. We believe that stewardship starts from within so that we can bring focus, creativity, and excellence to our work. Each of us is personally responsible for fostering a workplace where people can thrive. And we are stewards of the greater good of the company. By holding ourselves and each other accountable, we build a culture of innovation and collective success that reflects the scale of our mission.
Courage: Courage is what unlocks the seemingly impossible for our customers. It’s the core value that drives us make bold moves and take on big, complicated network problems—the ones others avoid. We know success isn't guaranteed, but we have the audacious vision to believe a solution is possible and to build it. Courage fuels our growth mindset. It means embracing challenges that make us stronger, and it’s demonstrated by how we approach hard conversations and complex projects.

At Altana, we believe that a diverse workforce enables greater creativity, performance, and adaptability. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to join us as you are. Our employment opportunities and decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the areas in which we operate. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, in any situation.

Offers related to employment at Altana will come from an Altana.ai email address. We will never ask for payment as part of the interview or onboarding process.

About the company

Altana AI builds a real-time, AI-powered map of the global supply chain called the Altana Atlas, helping manufacturers, distributors, and retailers view links and dependencies, automate tasks, and surface alerts. It uses AI to analyze data from over 120 million supply chain links (about half proprietary) and presents a shared, up-to-date view to all stakeholders for guided searches and recommendations. This shared platform differentiates itself with its combination of extensive proprietary data and automated actions surfaced for every participant. The goal is to improve efficiency, compliance, resilience, sustainability, and risk management across global supply chains.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$323.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Unusual Machines partnered with Altana on September 3, 2026 for NDAA-compliant drone sourcing.
Altana won a $200 million Series C in 2024, funding aggressive expansion.
Customer roster includes U.S. Customs, U.S. Space Force, UK MoD, and eight top logistics providers.

What critics are saying

China barred Altana on August 16, 2026, cutting off access to Chinese counterparties.
Customs-platform value depends on government adoption; CBP, NATO, and Maersk concentration magnify renewal risk.
OpenAI-style agents for trade documentation commoditize Altana’s workflow layer within 18 months.

What makes Altana AI unique

Altana’s Atlas links governments and industry across 120 million supply-chain relationships.
July 2026 Cervo acquisition creates the only end-to-end AI customs brokerage workflow.
Maersk partnership embeds Product Passports across 12 ports handling 70% of global trade.

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Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare package
Paid parental leave of 3 months for the primary caregiver and 1 month for the secondary caregiver

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Newswire

Sep 3rd, 2026

Unusual Machines strengthens Supply Chain intelligence through strategic partnership with Altana.

Unusual Machines strengthens Supply Chain intelligence through strategic partnership with Altana. Investment to accelerate the production of trusted, high-performing, NDAA-compliant drone components at scale ORLANDO, Fla., September 3, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced a strategic partnership with Altana, the world's first AI network for global trade, to strengthen the supply chain infrastructure supporting its expanding U.S. manufacturing operations. As Unusual Machines grows its portfolio of drone components, the Company is investing in technologies that strengthen supplier verification, improve product traceability, and simplify the engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing processes required to support evolving customer and regulatory expectations. "Building reliable, high-performing products starts with trusted suppliers," said Jason Reels, Vice President of Supply Chain at Unusual Machines. "Our customers are navigating increasingly complex sourcing requirements. This relationship gives us greater visibility across our supply chain, helping us move faster and deliver the quality our customers expect as we scale." Altana's AI-powered trade network will help Unusual Machines validate suppliers and product lines, streamline compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act and Federal Communications Commission regulations, and support documentation for the Defense Contract Management Agency's Blue UAS Framework. Together, these capabilities reduce manual effort, shorten qualification timelines, and strengthen supply chain execution. "As demand for U.S.-made drone components grows, manufacturers need a foundation that scales with them rather than one they rebuild each time requirements change," said Charlie Kindermann, VP of Global Public Sector at Altana. "Unusual Machines is at the forefront of this movement, and we're pleased to support them as they connect to Altana's network, which already supports transparency across the ecosystem." About Unusual Machines, Inc. Unusual Machines manufactures and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio, which includes Fat Shark, the leader in FPV (first-person view) ultra-low-latency video goggles for drone pilots. The Company also retails small, acrobatic FPV drones and equipment directly to consumers through the curated Rotor Riot ecommerce store. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines seeks to be a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier to the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar U.S. drone industry. According to Fact.MR, the global drone accessories market is currently valued at $25.2 billion and is set to reach $156 billion by 2034. For more information, please visit unusualmachines.com. About Altana Altana is the world's first agentic platform for global trade, connecting government and industry across global value chains to strengthen security and resilience. Altana helps federal agencies and the Defense Industrial Base gain deep-tier insight into their supply chains, automate compliance and risk monitoring, and collaborate across trusted value chains - strengthening industrial security, advancing a more resilient domestic supplier base, and accelerating the delivery of trusted capabilities to the warfighter. Customers include U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Space Force, the UK Ministry of Defence, and NATO's Support and Procurement Agency. To learn more, visit altana.ai. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "will," "expect," and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include the anticipated benefits of this strategic relationship and its impact upon our supply chain. The results expected by some or all of these forward-looking statements may not occur. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance, and are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of our control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that affect our ability to achieve these results include; the risks that our inventory buildup may become obsolete or that we cannot sell such inventory at reasonable margins; our ability to manage our growth including rapid scaling of our workforce and facilities; risks relating to manufacturing bugs, delays, or capacity constraints; risks related to new product and process introductions reducing gross margins; the availability of a satisfactory labor pool to meet our planned growth; potential supply chain issues;; risks related to our customer concentration; and the Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC and our Prospectus Supplement filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Microsoft

Jul 21st, 2026

Altana acquires Cervo AI for over $100M to automate customs entries

Altana has acquired Cervo AI, an artificial intelligence platform that automates customs entry writing, in a deal combining cash and equity that could exceed $100 million if performance milestones are met. The acquisition comes as companies face mounting trade complexity, with US Customs handling 63 million entry summaries this fiscal year, up 27% from last year and 65% from 2024. Altana uses AI to map supply chains and track trade compliance, serving clients including Maersk, US Customs and Border Protection, Boston Scientific and L.L.Bean. The company raised $200 million in 2024 at a $1 billion valuation. Cervo, founded in 2024, raised $5 million in seed funding. Its 11 employees will join Altana's 300-strong workforce.

Yahoo Finance

Jul 21st, 2026

Altana acquires Cervo AI to deliver end-to-end agentic AI platform for customs brokerage.

Altana acquires Cervo AI to deliver end-to-end agentic AI platform for customs brokerage. Business Wire The acquisition creates the world's only fully agentic workflow for customs brokers NEW YORK, July 21, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Altana, the network for trusted trade, today announced it has acquired Cervo AI, whose agentic customs entry writer prepares submission-ready customs entries for global logistics providers. The acquisition gives Altana's logistics customers one holistic AI solution to run the full customs brokerage workflow - and adds to a customer base that now includes 8 of the 10 largest logistics providers in the world. Customs brokerage, an approximately $45 billion global market, is a historically manual process. Customs brokers enable shipments of goods to cross borders. Licensed professionals classify goods, determine country of origin, calculate duties owed, check free trade program eligibility, and secure the permits that agencies like the FDA require - then turn a flood of emails, EDI feeds, and PDFs into the formal legal filings that clear the shipment. Altana provides logistics providers and importers with an agentic platform for determining the nature of goods, mapping their provenance, and assigning the full set of customs compliance attributes to the goods. Now, with the addition of Cervo, Altana becomes the only AI platform to offer an end-to-end customs broker workflow - with Cervo automating the writing of customs entries, including PGA filings, from unstructured transactional data. Combining the two platforms creates the only fully-agentic solution for customs brokerage. Cross-border logistics providers can automatically manage and enrich master data, make compliance determinations, process 5x as many entries, and continuously screen and audit their work with AI to maximize compliance. "Altana is on a mission to fix globalization by re-architecting global trade - building an AI network for trusted trade that connects importers, suppliers, logistics providers, and governments," said Evan Smith, co-founder and CEO of Altana. "With the acquisition of Cervo, our logistics customers can now run and scale their brokerages on a single end-to-end agentic system - from the moment goods are classified to the moment the entry clears. That's what trusted trade at scale looks like." "We built Cervo to take the most painful, manual work off customs brokers' desks," said Thomas Jiang, co-founder and co-CEO of Cervo AI. "Joining Altana gives us the opportunity to bring that vision to the world's largest logistics providers." "Altana shares our belief that AI will redefine how global trade operates, and together we're creating the industry's first truly end-to-end AI agentic platform," said Troy Shen, co-founder and co-CEO of Cervo AI.

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Apr 24th, 2026

Maersk and Altana launch ai-powered digital trade network with Product Passports.

Maersk and Altana launch ai-powered digital trade network with Product Passports. April 24, 2026 Maersk and Altana have partnered to create the first digital trade network embedded within a major global logistics infrastructure, transforming the Gemini Cooperation into an AI-powered ecosystem for compliant and efficient global commerce. By integrating Altana's technology, the initiative introduces "Product Passports," enabling goods to carry pre-cleared, product-level identity markers recognized by customs authorities across 12 major ports handling 70% of global trade. This shift addresses growing regulatory complexity by enabling real-time product traceability and compliance verification across supply chains, moving customs processes from reactive checks to proactive validation. Powered by Altana's newly launched passport manager, the system connects importers, logistics providers, and governments through a federated data model that ensures data sovereignty while enabling AI-driven risk assessment and faster clearance for trusted shipments. "A global Product Passport for Goods is the innovation needed to elevate international trade towards an ecosystem of trust - connecting and transforming major trade routes into digital trade corridors," said Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk. "The global trade system was built to manage shipments at a border - but today's regulations are network-shaped and demand product-level verification across entire value chains," said Evan Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Altana. "With Maersk, we're building an agentic digital layer on top of the world's most reliable physical logistics network to meet that moment. Product Passports are Global Entry for Goods: pre-validated compliance that lets trusted trade flow while giving every nation the enforcement tools they need, on their own terms."

Business Wire

Apr 23rd, 2026

Maersk and Altana launch AI-powered digital trade network across 12 ports handling 70% of global commerce

Maersk and Altana have partnered to build the first digital trade network within a major global logistics infrastructure. The initiative integrates AI-powered trade compliance into Maersk's Gemini Cooperation, covering 12 key international ports that handle 70% of global trade. The partnership introduces "Product Passports" — product-level identity markers enabling pre-cleared goods to move through customs more efficiently. Altana's passport manager connects importers and logistics providers directly to customs authorities worldwide, functioning as "Global Entry for Goods". The system uses a federated data model allowing Maersk to share product passports with local customs authorities without reciprocal data sharing. Customs authorities can verify shipments against local regulations whilst Altana's AI provides compliance recommendations. The Gemini Cooperation, launched in February 2025 by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has achieved schedule performance exceeding 90% across East-West trade routes.

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