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Aeon

Publishes digital magazines on science, philosophy

Director of Finance

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or business operations is required.
  • Experience supporting complex manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated technical organizations is required.
  • Familiarity with government contracting, program finance, and customer-funded development programs is required.
  • Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis capabilities are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead company budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling activities.
  • Develop and maintain financial reporting, forecasting, and key performance indicators for executive leadership.
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Develop cash flow forecasts and provide recommendations to support strategic investment decisions.
  • Monitor program, product, and manufacturing costs, identifying risks and opportunities to improve margins and profitability.
  • Support pricing strategies, customer proposals, contract reviews, and new business opportunities.
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and business review processes.
  • Establish and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting capabilities to support company growth.
  • Support Board, investor, lender, and executive reporting requirements.
  • Lead special projects and strategic initiatives related to business growth, operational performance, and financial scalability.
  • Partner with People Operations on workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and labor cost analysis.
  • Collaborate with Program Management to track program profitability, funding status, and financial risk.
  • Support pricing strategies, cost proposals, and financial modeling for government and commercial opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial credentials are a plus.
  • Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance is a plus.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software is a plus.
  • Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, banking relationships, or corporate development activities is a plus.

About the Company

Aeon

Publishes digital magazines on science, philosophy

Aeon Media Group Ltd publishes two digital magazines, Aeon Magazine and Psyche Magazine. The content covers science, philosophy, society, and the arts, with long-form essays and provocative ideas from leading thinkers. Aeon has been publishing online since 2012, while Psyche launched in 2020 to illuminate the human condition through psychology, philosophy, and the arts. The platform works by curating and publishing articles on its websites, making thoughtful writing accessible to a broad audience. What sets Aeon apart is its cross-disciplinary, long-form approach to big questions across science, philosophy, society, and the arts, including a dedicated psychology and arts focus through Psyche. The company’s goal is to help readers think more deeply about humanity and the world by providing original, rigorous analysis from a diverse set of experts.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Founded
2012

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