Chief Financial Officer
Fremont, CA - USA
Job Summary
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the companys financial strategy to support growth innovation and profitability.
- Advise the CEO and executive team on financial performance risk management and investment decisions.
- Provide financial insights to support pricing strategies cost control and operational efficiencies in the additive manufacturing industry.
- Develop long-term financial models to align with the companys growth objectives including new market expansion and product development.
Financial Planning Reporting & Compliance
- Lead financial forecasting budgeting and variance analysis ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Oversee financial reporting (GAAP IFRS SEC or other regulatory standards as applicable) ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare reports for the board of directors investors and stakeholders providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulations audits and financial governance requirements.
Capital Management & Fundraising
- Manage capital structure financing strategies and cash flow to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- Lead fundraising efforts including venture capital private equity debt financing and grant opportunities for research & development (R&D).
- Establish strong relationships with banks investors and financial institutions to secure funding for expansion and innovation.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Strategic Partnerships
- Evaluate potential M&A opportunities joint ventures and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth.
- Conduct due diligence financial modeling and integration planning for acquisitions in the additive manufacturing space.
- Assess intellectual property (IP) valuation licensing deals and technology investments to strengthen competitive advantage.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate financial risks currency fluctuations and market volatility in global operations.
- Oversee supply chain and procurement financial strategies ensuring cost control in raw materials and AM production.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards including ISO 9001 AS9100 (Aerospace) and ITAR (Defense/Automotive).
Education
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration
- CPA required (or equivalent certification such as CFA)
- 10 years of financial leadership experience preferably in advanced manufacturing aerospace automotive or medical device industries.
- Experience in hardware materials science or additive manufacturing companies is a strong plus.
- Proven track record in fundraising investor relations and capital markets.
- Deep understanding of cost accounting revenue recognition and financial modeling in manufacturing environments.
- Strong expertise in venture funding M&A and strategic financial planning.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite) financial analytics and AI-driven financial tools.
- Excellent leadership negotiation and communication skills with executive and investor stakeholders.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Velo3D's fully integrated metal AM solution enables performance-optimized parts in aerospace, defense, energy, and automotive industries.