Chief Financial Officer

Position Title

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Finance & Operations

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Brian Rishikof

Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Private Equity Sponsor ONE Bow River

Houston, TX
Potential for Relocation to our Colorado office after 2 years

Odyssey Space Research (“Odyssey”) is a leading Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) and Software Engineering partner to the U.S. civil, commercial and national security space community. Odyssey’s core areas of expertise include spaceflight GN&C, flight software development and deployment, mission simulation and design, and systems engineering. Odyssey’s software products and engineering capabilities serve numerous high-profile customers and new space companies. We are actively pursuing one or more large, public, and highly visible government opportunities for upcoming spaceflight missions.

In November 2025 Odyssey completed a recapitalization with the private equity fund ONE Bow River (“O ”) to advance growth across the space sector.

We are hiring a hands‑on operator who can work at both the strategic and tactical level. The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, overseeing all financial operations, driving data‑driven decision‑making, leading budgeting and forecasting, and building a scalable finance function. This executive will play a key role in growth initiatives, including M&A, operational KPI reporting, and supporting the company’s long‑term value‑creation plan.

• Partner with CEO and Board to define and execute the long‑term financial strategy
• Lead development of annual budgets and multi‑year financial models
• Support and partner with the CEO on Board and investor reporting; present financial results and KPIs clearly
• Support strategic planning, scenario modeling, ROI analysis, and resource allocation decisions

• Oversee accounting, FP&A, billing, collections, AP, audit, tax, and treasury
• Ensure GAAP‑compliant reporting, regulatory compliance (including FAR/DFARS, DCAA, NASA standards, etc.), strong internal controls, and timely closes
• Transition to a scalable accounting system to support growth
• Implement scalable systems, tools, and processes to support a growing organization
• Drive working capital optimization and cash‑flow forecasting
• Establish best‑in‑class processes across accounting, FP&A, payroll, and analytics

• Manage future debt facilities (no debt on the business today), covenant reporting, and lender relationships
• Support value‑creation plans, KPI dashboards, and quarterly Board meetings
• Experience in financial diligence for acquisitions, including quality of earnings, financial modeling, and valuation work streams

• 15+ years of finance leadership
• 5+ years as a VP Finance or CFO with direct private equity‑backed company experience
• Strong technical finance skills: budgeting, forecasting, modeling, GAAP accounting, KPI reporting
• In‑depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and government cost accounting standards
• Track record of improving systems, processes, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience managing banking relationships
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Background with software development companies and specifically those who specialize in government contracting
• Prior M&A experience
• Familiarity with ERP/financial systems (e.g., Unanet, Quick Books, Net Suite, Sage Intacct)

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen
• Executive presence with excellent communication skills
• Highly collaborative with a people‑oriented mindset

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Package includes bonus and equity participation.