Director of Finance

Who we are Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies.  We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitio u s and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.   The role Are you ready to share the financial future of a company  on  the fore front of national security innovation?  As the Dir ector of F inance for Helsing’s US B u siness,  you will serve as a strategic architect during a pivotal growth phase – building scalable  financial  infrastructure, driving data-informed decisions, and partnering directly with executive leadership  and our European team to build  US and  global processes and organiza tion .  This is more than spreadsheets and fore c ast s ;  it’s  an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the Defense Tech space while navigating the unique complexi tie s of operating under a Special Security Ag r ee m ent .   If you thrive in fast-pace d , high-stakes envi ronments where your work directly enables breakthrough technologies for the warfighter, we want to hear from you.    The day-to-day Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to support rapid scaling and strategic objectives for the US Subsidiary of Helsing   Work with the Global Finance team to design scalable processes the foster connectivity and alignment between geographies    Develop and present financial analyses, KPIs, and board-level reporting that drive executive decision-making and investor confidence   Ensure full compliance with SSA governance requirements, maintaining appropriate separation protocols while optimizing financial operations across the organization   Lead the identification and capture of federal, state, and local incentives tied to manufacturing CAPEX and OPEX—including accelerated depreciation, R&D credits, and NOL strategies   Partner with technical and procurement teams to design cost-efficient U.S. supply chain, intercompany, and contracting structures that satisfy federal and/or state procurement requirements, while developing strategies to recover or minimize tariff exposure on imported goods and materials   Serve as the financial lead for U.S. manufacturing stand-up, establishing sound CAPEX/OPEX, procurement, and intercompany frameworks from inception   Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team capable of supporting our growth trajectory   Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Contracts, and Program Management to ensure financial alignment on government and commercial contracts   Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners; oversee annual audits and regulatory filings   Support M&A activities including due diligence, financial modeling, integration planning, and post-acquisition optimization   You should apply if you You have 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role   You have built processes and systems from scratch    You've operated within the Defense, Aerospace, or National Security technology sector and understand the nuances of government contracting   Prior experience reporting to a Board of Directors or foreign parent company stakeholders under governance constraints   You've built or scaled finance functions at a startup or high-growth company and know how to balance scrappiness with rigor   You possess strong command of financial modeling, scenario planning, and capital allocation strategies   You communicate complex financial concepts with clarity and influence to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike   You're energized by ambiguity, thrive under pressure, and are motivated by mission-driven work   Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarized in a few bullet points.   Nice to Have M&A transaction experience (buy-side or sell-side), including financial due diligence, integration, and synergy realization   CPA, CFA, or MBA from a top-tier program   Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, DCAA audit requirements, and incurred cost submissions   Background working with cleared facilities, FOCI mitigation, and DSS/DCSA interactions   Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Deltek Costpoint, or similar) and FP&A tools   You have direct experience working under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) or Proxy Agreement structure with a foreign-owned parent company   Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields   Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and wher