Fractional CFO (2 days/wk)

Fractional CFO (2 days/week)
Why AeroShield Might Be Great For You
AeroShield Materials is building the next generation of super-insulating aerogel window technology to dramatically improve energy efficiency in buildings. As a collaborative deep-tech startup transitioning from advanced R&D into manufacturing scale-up, we are looking for leaders who enjoy solving complex problems while building practical systems that enable growth.
Joining AeroShield means working with a passionate, mission-driven team of about 25 people focused on innovation, sustainability, and strong cross-functional collaboration. We value people who embody our core principles — Value People, Act Sustainably, and Understand & Improve — and who want to help shape how our organization scales.
What We Are Looking For In a Fractional CFO
The Fractional CFO will establish AeroShield’s financial operating system during a critical scale-up phase, translating technical, manufacturing, and commercial plans into clear financial strategy. This role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on operational governance, ensuring strong liquidity visibility, investor-ready reporting, and scalable processes appropriate for a Series A deep-tech environment.
Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, this role provides oversight of outsourced accounting while building lightweight but robust financial systems that support manufacturing growth, fundraising readiness, and commercialization.
Responsibilities Of This Position Include
Strategic Financial Planning & Modeling

Own financial planning processes including forecasting, budgeting, and long-range modeling
Integrate manufacturing scale-up assumptions, hiring plans, and commercial strategy into financial models
Establish dashboards and reporting structures that support decision-making and investor communication
Cash, Liquidity & Treasury Management

Maintain clear visibility into runway, burn rate, and capital allocation
Support leadership with treasury strategy, banking relationships, and liquidity planning
Introduce scalable treasury policies aligned with Series A operations
Financial Reporting, Governance & Approvals

Oversee outsourced accounting partners and ensure quality and compliance
Implement structured monthly reporting and budget vs. actual reviews
Design approval workflows and financial governance processes that reduce CEO operational load while maintaining financial rigor
Lead variance reviews and financial control processes
Manufacturing Economics & Strategic Finance

Translate techno-economic analysis and manufacturing assumptions into financial models and pricing strategy
Provide structured analysis of capex vs. opex tradeoffs and scaling scenarios
Support procurement, facility planning, and commercialization decisions through financial analysis
Board, Investor & Fundraising Support

Support board reporting, fundraising narratives, and investor communications
Participate in strategic discussions around venture debt, project finance, and commercial agreements
Establish scalable investor reporting processes
Grant Finance, Compliance & Operational Support

Provide oversight of grant finance structures, compliance workflows, and funding strategies
Support facility planning, commercial contract evaluation, and finance-adjacent operational decisions during scale-up
Ensure financial processes integrate cleanly with equity administration and HR governance touchpoints
Qualifications
Many great candidates do not fit a standard blueprint. If you bring relevant experience and are excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
Required Experience & Skills

CPA required; MBA preferred
Finance leadership experience in early-stage manufacturing, climate tech, or deep-tech startups
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and liquidity planning capabilities
Experience managing outsourced accounting partners or hybrid finance organizations
Familiarity with manufacturing cost structures, capex planning, and operational finance governance
Board-level communication skills and experience supporting fundraising or investor reporting
Experience with grant finance, government programs, or co-development funding structures
Preferred Experience

ERP evaluation or implementation exposure
Commercial deal structuring or project-finance experience
Experience designing finance systems and approval governance in scaling startups
Working Style & Traits

Methodical, pragmatic, and low-ego collaborator
Comfortable working across technical, commercial, and operational teams
Able to balance financial rigor with startup velocity
Strong prioritization skills in a fractional executive role
How To Apply
Please submit your resume via our career portal at:
https://careers.jobscore.com/careers/aeroshieldmaterialsinc
Please include a few sentences about why you’re excited about AeroShield and how this role aligns with your experience. This does not need to be a formal cover letter — we simply want to understand what motivates you.
About AeroShield
AeroShield manufactures a super-insulating nanoporous form of glass designed to dramatically improve building energy efficiency. Our silica aerogel technology enables windows that are significantly more insulating while remaining transparent and cost-effective. Learn more at www.aeroshield.tech.