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Axellio (www.Axellio.com), an innovator in advanced edge computing products and technology, tools, solutions, and services for cyber threat hunting located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is searching for a Chief Financial Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your financial and business acumen and experience to help us build revolutionary products while working alongside industry recognized engineers and business leaders. The perfect candidate will possess all the qualifications below and be able to think critically and make decisions in a fast-paced environment and have a “get it done” attitude - and be ready to make an impact with tomorrow’s technology!


SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CEO in our Colorado Springs, Colorado HQ, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Axellio ensuring financial stability and driving strategic financial planning. This is a key leadership role that will collaborate with executive management, providing critical insights and guidance to support the Company's growth.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to optimize resource allocation and maximize profitability. Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and analysis for internal stakeholders, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide analysis of financial performance, trends, and key metrics, highlighting areas of concern or improvement.
• Implement financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee capital structure, manage cash flow, and optimize working capital to support operational needs and long-term growth.
• Collaborate with executive management in making informed decisions on capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, and fundraising activities. Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and external partners.
• Review and negotiate software licenses, solicitations, proposals, bids, contracts, modifications, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements , subcontracting agreements, and other contract-related documents.
• Initiate and track the protection of the company’s IP including patents and trademarks.
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate and manage them effectively.
• Implement internal controls and processes to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations.
• Stay updated on evolving financial and regulatory landscapes, assessing their impact on Axellio and recommending necessary actions.
• Lead and mentor the Finance and Human Resources team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Help to recruit and retain top talent, building a high-performing team that supports the company's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise and guidance in decision-making processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA and/or CPA qualification are highly desirable and proven experience as a CFO or a senior finance leadership role within the technology industry.
• Prior experience in a technology start-up environment.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, practices, and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of technology industry dynamics, including revenue recognition, contract structures, and cost drivers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Track record of successfully driving financial strategy, planning, and execution in a high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated experience in capital management, fundraising, and M&A activities.
• Ability to navigate between the big-picture strategy and tactical execution of projects.

What you get:

• The chance to work in a team driven by collaboration and getting results in a fast paced and transparent start-up environment where trying new things, “failing fast,” and learning are valued.
• Base salary in the $175,000 to $230,000 range commensurate with experience plus annual incentives.
• Equity ownership stock options and a 401k plan with company match.
• Excellent health and welfare benefits.

At Axellio we work to build a culture that attracts a diverse mix of talented people who are committed and vibrant team members that bring determination and passion to work every day. We recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a broad and diverse candidate pool. We encourage you to apply!

If you’d like to learn more, please send your resume to: John Grover at john.grover@axellio.com

Axellio (www.Axellio.com), provides extreme high-performance, scalable, economical, and simultaneous time-series data ingest, storage, and distribution solutions for the defense and intelligence community at speeds exceeding 100 Gbps for cybersecurity and radio frequency (ISR) applications. We are an innovator in advanced computing products and technology, solutions, and services located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and are searching for an experienced Professional Services and Product Support Leader. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your knowledge and expertise to help us deliver and support revolutionary products while working alongside industry recognized engineers and business leaders. The perfect candidate will possess all the qualifications below and be able to think critically and make decisions in a fast-paced environment and have a hands-on “get it done” attitude - and be ready to make an impact with tomorrow’s technology!

The Role:

The Director is responsible for building and running a Professional Services and Product Support organization. The ideal candidate has solid experience in hands-on technical service delivery and product support (both software and hardware) and can build a team and processes to help scale the organization. This is a unique opportunity to craft a professional services and product support organization, building a team over time, while being hands-on in the day to day running of the business. If you have technical experience that can be leveraged on day one, have the desire to build and lead a successful technical services and support organization, and want a start-up company experience and the rewards that come with it, then this opportunity is for you. The role will be located in our corporate headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

• Develop and deliver world class professional services and support experience for the customer.
  
• Interact with customers and partners, and own issues with a detail-oriented focus on root cause/remedy.
• Serve as the customer/partner voice
• Drive a continuous improvement process to evolve the organization and its ability to deliver world class professional services and product support.
• Select, contract, and manage outside vendors as well as select and implement the tools that you and the professional services and support team will use.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science) and 7+ years of experience building and leading teams that deliver professional services and product support.
• Professional services and product support experiences in companies that maintain virtualization clusters like VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and/or RHEL virtualization and/or datacenter systems deployment including racking, stacking, and network configurations.
• Technical professional services and product support experiences in customer-oriented troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and working with software OEMs to resolve issues.
• Technical hands-on comfortability and troubleshooting skills with following technologies:
  • Linux systems, including server configuration, virtualization, containers and clustering.
  • High level IP networking, including switch, router and firewall configuration.
  • Server HW, including component fault isolation and health monitoring.
• Intelligent, diligent, excellent communicator, quick learner, strong commitment, and a team player.
• Security clearance is a plus.
• Ability to travel to customer locations.

What you get:

• Base compensation in the $140,000 to $170,000 range commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits that include health, dental, vision, and 401k with company match + a flexible paid time off program.
• Company stock options.
• The chance to develop next generation cyber security products and work with others who are passionate about technology.
• A team driven by collaboration and getting results in a fast paced and transparent start-up environment - where trying new things, “failing fast,” and learning are valued.

At Axellio we work to build a culture that attracts a diverse mix of talented people who are committed and vibrant team members that bring determination and passion to work every day. We recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a broad and diverse candidate pool. We encourage you to apply.