Head of Finance, Maximo

About the role

AES is seeking a Head of Finance for Maximo, an AI-enabled field robotics venture incubated within The AES Corporation. The successful candidate will manage both strategic and tactical elements of Maximo’s financial operations, including capital planning, investor relations, debt and equity fundraising, FP&A, and cash management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial recommendations, establish finance processes and standards, and drive execution of approved plans
• Work closely with the Maximo leadership team and relevant AES corporate functions, including treasury, accounting, tax, legal, and procurement
• Lead the development and execution of Maximo’s capital plan in partnership with the CEO, Maximo leadership team, board, and applicable AES stakeholders
• Own the financial analysis, models, materials, diligence process, and day-to-day coordination of financing activities
• Identify and quantify cost and margin opportunities, establish financial targets, and partner with operational leaders to implement and track improvement initiatives
• Define Maximo’s finance systems and process roadmap and lead implementation, leveraging AES platforms and shared services where appropriate

Requirements

• 10+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills; hands-on experience managing cash flow and fundraising processes
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement financial strategies in line with business goals
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Tech-savvy with familiarity with financial tools and software, and the ability to set up financial systems in a startup environment
• Leadership skills with the ability to grow and lead the finance team as the company scales

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required. An MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.

Skills

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills
• Hands-on experience managing cash flow and fundraising processes
• Familiarity with financial tools and software

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Collaborative with the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and advise the executive team
• Adaptable with the ability to pivot as the business evolves

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $183,000 and $238,000/year. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus and long-term compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Schedule

If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time.