Head of Accounting at Pyka

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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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
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Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GAAPFinancial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceAudit ManagementStakeholder ManagementAccounting Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Head of Accounting position?

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Is this Head of Accounting role remote or office-based?

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What are the key responsibilities for the Head of Accounting?

The role involves directing all aspects of accounting activities including financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance; overseeing financial compliance; leading ERP system implementation from a financial perspective; fostering relationships with external auditors and advisors; and collaborating with cross-functional teams on reports and investor diligence.

What is the company culture like at Pyka?

Pyka focuses on advancing society's transition to electric aircraft through innovative autonomous technologies, working on impactful projects in cargo transport and crop protection that improve lives and reduce emissions, with a growing team contributing to a mission-driven environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the Head of Accounting role?

A strong candidate will have expertise in directing accounting functions, financial compliance, ERP implementation, stakeholder relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration, particularly in a fast-growing tech company advancing electric aviation.

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