Head of Accounting at Pyka

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Aviation, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

[Not Specified]

Responsibilities

Direct all aspects of the accounting activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance
Oversee financial compliance activities for the company, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
Lead the implementation of our ERP system company-wide from a financial and controls perspective, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of processes
Foster strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver financial reports and analyses to senior management, investors, and other stakeholders
Support investor diligence activities, providing financial data and insights to support fundraising efforts
Collaborate

Skills

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Audit Management

Stakeholder Management

Accounting Leadership

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$92.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

FSA with employer matching

401k

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.

Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.

Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.

Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.

Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.

Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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