Chief Financial Officer
Accounting & Finance
United States
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
NALA is seeking a talented financial leader with a demonstrated track record of raising both institutional VC equity and non-dilutive debt for complex manufacturing. Ideal candidates will be able to build and run a capital plan to enable NALA to scale pilots into repeatable production while protecting unit economics and cash runway. NALA's CFO will partner with the CEO and executive team to create, implement, and manage the company’s financial strategy. They will lead the organization's financial planning and accounting practices, as well as its relationships with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community. Key Responsibilities:- Financial Operations & Reporting: Lead accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax, real estate, insurance, and cash flow management; ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting; own monthly board financial package.- Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop long-term financial strategy and budgeting aligned with business objectives and R&D pipelines; translate pilot-to-production milestones into a 3-year model tied to hiring, capex, working capital, cash runway, decision gates, and capital requirements.- R&D and Capital Management: Oversee capital raising, debt financing, investor relations, and grant funding; lead end-to-end equity and debt fundraising; manage lender covenant/compliance reporting.- Risk Management & Compliance: Identify, manage, and mitigate financial risks; report monthly to leadership and the board.- Financial & Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with R&D, operations, sales, and the CEO to optimize cost management, pricing models, and operational efficiencies; own unit economics, ROI analysis, standard cost/variance tracking; lead supply chain/partnership structuring.