AeroVect
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.
As our first in-house finance hire, you will own the accounting function end-to-end and build it from the ground up.
Own the full monthly and annual close process, driving toward a best-in-class close timeline
Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for board and investor reporting
Manage intercompany transactions and consolidation across our US, UK, and Canadian entities
Own revenue recognition for a mixed hardware and software business with recurring revenue
Manage hardware COGS accounting including inventory, BOM costing, and depreciation schedules
Evaluate, select, and implement a modern ERP and supporting finance tools (billing, AP automation, expense management)
Build automated workflows to streamline close processes, reconciliations, and reporting
Coordinate with external tax advisors for US federal/state, UK, Canadian, and transfer pricing compliance
Manage debt facility reporting including draw tracking, covenant compliance, and interest calculations
Establish and maintain internal controls appropriate for the company’s stage and growth trajectory
Prepare for and support external audit readiness
Prepare a month end close package including budget vs. actual commentary
6–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years at a venture-backed startup
Experience as the sole or primary finance person at a company of 30–150 employees
Strong technical accounting skills: revenue recognition (ASC 606), inventory and hardware accounting, multi-entity consolidation, intercompany eliminations
International accounting experience (US + at least one non-US jurisdiction)
Ability to independently produce investor-grade financial statements and board packages
Experience implementing or migrating ERP systems
CPA certification
Familiarity with modern, AI-native finance tools (e.g., Rillet, Ramp, etc.)
Experience supporting a fundraise (Series B+): data room preparation, investor Q&A, financial due diligence
Experience with RaaS
Experience with debt facilities or equipment financing
Experience in aviation, logistics, robotics, or automation solutions
