Head of Finance

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste, ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely, rapidly, and cost effectively.

ATP is hiring a Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function as we scale from pilot operations to production-scale energetic materials manufacturing. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will own all aspects of financial strategy and execution across basic FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, treasury / cash management, capital raising, government contracting finance (DFARS, DCAA cost accounting standards, incurred cost submissions), and building the financial infrastructure to support ATP's rapid scale-up. You will serve as a thought partner to the CEO and CTO on capital allocation decisions across CAPEX planning, workforce planning, R&D and facilities investments, and will support the CEO in investor, banker, and board interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the "source of truth" for financial data across the company: setting up basic accounting and financial "plumbing" internally, processes for closing the books, designing our chart of accounts, defining and measuring financial KPIs

• Prepare monthly financial statements according to the standards above

• Techno-economics: work with engineering to build fixed-asset registers, cost models, depreciation schedules, and model different scaling plans to make truly ROIC-driven engineering decisions

• Structure and execute working capital facilities, equipment financing, and any venture debt to bridge to production scale

• Support the CEO in capital raising through building the company's financial models, preparing data rooms, and financial due diligence responses

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in an engineering discipline (mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, etc)

• 5-10 years of relevant financial experience (investment banking, private equity/credit, leveraged finance, infrastructure financing, or growth-stage startup experience)

• Experience building accounting and financial processes inside growing companies from scratch

• Experience with capital markets including preparing detailed financial models with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing finance operations, including planning major capital projects

• Experience with financing across the capital stack, from venture equity to structured credit, working capital financing, equipment financing, and more

• You are a fast learner about markets, contract structures, and intuitively understand what a startup needs to obtain the financing required for fast growth

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• U.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearance

• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to information and technology protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to these regulations, applicants must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62, which includes (i) U.S. citizens or nationals, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), (iii) refugees under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylees under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

E-Verify

AT Process Technologies participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Compensation Range: $180K - $250K