Vice President of Finance

The role

The Vice President of Finance will lead and scale the Accounting and FP&A team. This role owns technical accounting, close, audit, and controls alongside budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional business partnering.

What you will do

• Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Partner with leadership on capital allocation, unit economics, and project-level financial modeling.
• Own board and investor reporting.
• Build financial infrastructure, reporting cadence, and KPIs.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Set and maintain technical accounting policy.
• Build and strengthen internal controls and financial systems.
• Oversee treasury and cash management.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounting and FP&A team.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership spanning both accounting/controllership and FP&A.
• A track record of scaling a finance function at a capital-intensive, high-growth company, such as hardware, industrials, energy, or mining.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Direct experience owning external audit relationships and board or investor reporting.
• Experience building or upgrading financial systems and processes as a company scales.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems and financial planning tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• CPA or equivalent technical accounting credential
• Background in natural resources, energy, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive businesses
• Experience partnering with government or regulated-industry stakeholders

About the company

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company. They aim to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense technologies by combining industry expertise with software and automation.