Director of Finance Job Broomfield Colorado USA,Finance & Banking

Location: Broomfield

Katalyst Description

We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What youdo there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines thatlay down the tracks.

By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained,responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Katalyst Culture

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.

Overview

Katalystisseekinga highly capable, hands-on Director of Finance own the company’s full finance operating rhythm across monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic finance support.

This leader will be expected to operate as both a player and a builder: personally driving core accounting and finance processes in the near term while designing the systems, controls, and team structure needed to scale the business over time. The Director of Finance will serve as a key thought partner to leadership team, ensuring the company has accurate financials, strong operating discipline, and forward-looking financial visibility.

This role is especially well suited for a finance leader who thrives in early-stage environments, can move fluidly between detail and strategy, and is excited to build a finance function that will support the company through its next phase of growth.

Reporting Structure

This role will report to the VP of Operations and work closely with department leaders across the company.

What You’ll Do Build and lead the finance function

Establish the foundation of the finance organization

Design and implement scalable finance processes, controls, policies, and reporting cadences

Build the finance roadmap, including team design, systems architecture, and outsourcing strategy where appropriate

Hire, develop, and lead future finance team members across accounting, FP&A, and AP/AR as the company grows

Establish clear ownership, documentation, and standard operating procedures across all core finance activities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual finance operating cadence

Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, revenue recognition considerations, and financial statement preparation

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

Maintain budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis across departments

Support quarterly reforecasts and annual planning processes

Prepare management reporting packages and support board-level reporting

Translate financial results into actionable insights, risks, and recommendations

Lead accounting operations and controllership activities

Own day-to-day accounting operations in a hands‑on manner until team scale supports greater delegation

Oversee and improve accounts payable, procurement controls, accounts receivable, invoicing, and collections

Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations

Ensure disciplined expense classification, cutoff, and period‑end accruals

Develop and maintain internal controls appropriate for a scaling venture‑backed business

Prepare the company for increasing audit, diligence, tax, and investor reporting

Drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance

Develop monthly cash flow forecasts, including a rollingdetailedcash forecast and long‑term runway model

Partner with the leadership team on hiring plans, expense decisions, and resource allocation

Support pricing, vendor, customer, and investment decisions with financial analysis and…