Fractional Director of Finance & Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location
:
Hybrid / Alexandria, VA or Remote

Title
:
Director of Finance & Operations

Reports to
:
Chief Executive Officer

Pixis Drones crafts awe-inspiring aerial experiences by marrying artistry, engineering, and storytelling. We design and deliver large-scale drone light shows for brands, live events, and cultural moments around the globe. Built with marketing DNA and a dash of Hollywood moxie, we’re a nimble, innovative, and entrepreneurial team passionate about precision, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of aerial entertainment.

We’re seeking a fractional finance and accounting leader—someone who thrives in both strategic and hands‑on work. This role is ideal for a senior professional who can operate as Pixis’ internal finance department, working directly with the CEO and leadership team to manage all aspects of finance, accounting, and reporting.

You’ll be the financial backbone of a growing creative tech business: managing cash flow, building budgets and forecasts, overseeing AR/AP, maintaining accurate books, and preparing insights that drive decision‑making and growth.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across Pixis, ensuring runway, growth planning, and capital strategies.
• Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and management reports(P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, job‑level profitability).
• Support the CEO within investor decks, fundraising models, and financial storytelling, pitch support, and scenario planning.
• Partner with operations to monitor job costing, profitability, and margin analysis; ensure each show is financially sound.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics: identify trends, recommend process improvements, and set financial targets.
• Manage Net Suite  to ensure accurate entries, consistent reporting, and scalability.
• Streamline financial processes and systems to support growth and scale.
• Coordinate tax filings (federal, state, local) and oversee relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, and banking partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent (MBA/CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of leadership experience in finance, FP&A, or accounting, ideally in creative, production, or live events environments
• Extensive experience with Excel and ERP/financial systems(Net Suite or comparable)
• Ability to balance strategic finance and hands‑on bookkeeping (including deep knowledge of GAAP)
• Proven success in forecasting, fundraising, investor communication, and financial storytelling
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to interpret data and translate into actionable strategy
• Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and comfort in high‑stakes settings

• Experience as a senior finance executive at a small company, either full‑time or fractional
• Familiarity with drone shows, entertainment, experiential technology, or large‑scale production
• Experience scaling a business from startup to high growth

• You will shape the foundational infrastructure of Pixis, with full ownership of finance and operations.
• You’ll work directly with the CEO and influence key growth decisions, capital strategy, and company direction.
• In a dynamic, creative, and technically ambitious environment, your discipline, structure, and leadership will drive everything from fiscal health to show delivery.

At Pixis Drones,
precision meets creative spectacle
. We engineer safety into every show—from redundancy in hardware/software to procedural discipline and real‑time decision frameworks. Our creative edge is rooted in reliability and operational rigor. We welcome people from diverse domains—aviation, robotics, events, media—and provide systems training and mentorship to help you grow.

To apply for this position please respond to this posting with your cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

It is the policy of Red Peg to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Red Peg will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.