Fractional finance leader for Pixis Drones managing all aspects of finance, accounting, and reporting. Work closely with CEO to drive growth strategies and oversee financial operations.
Responsibilities
Financial & Strategic Leadership
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across Pixis, ensuring runway, growth planning, and capital strategies.
Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, job-level profitability).
Support the CEO with investor decks, fundraising models, and financial storytelling, pitch support, and scenario planning.
Partner with operations to monitor job costing, profitability, and margin analysis; ensure each show is financially sound.
Track KPIs and performance metrics: identify trends, recommend process improvements, and set financial targets.
Manage NetSuite to ensure accurate entries, consistent reporting, and scalability.
Streamline financial processes and systems to support growth and scale.
Coordinate tax filings (federal, state, local) and oversee relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, and banking partners.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent (MBA/CPA preferred)
10+ years of leadership experience in finance, FP&A, or accounting, ideally in creative, production, or live events environments
Extensive experience with Excel and ERP/financial systems (NetSuite or comparable)
Ability to balance strategic finance and hands-on bookkeeping (including deep knowledge of GAAP)
Proven success in forecasting, fundraising, investor communication, and financial storytelling
Excellent analytical skills, ability to interpret data and translate into actionable strategy
Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and comfort in high-stakes settings
Preferred Experience as a senior finance executive at a small company, either full-time or fractional
Familiarity with drone shows, entertainment, experiential technology, or large-scale production
Experience scaling a business from startup to high growth.
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