Chief Financial Officer

Position: Chief Financial Officer Odyssey Space Research
Position Title

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department

Finance & Operations

Reports To

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Brian Rishikof

Works Closely With

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

Location

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

Company Overview

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.

Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• 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
Operational Finance & Accounting

• 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
Board, Private Equity and Lender Interface

• 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

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 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

Preferred Experience

• 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)

Leadership Competencies

• 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.

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