RedPeg Marketing
Job Description
Location : Hybrid / Alexandria, VA - Remote
Title : Director of Finance & Operations
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT 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.
THE ROLE As
Director of Finance & Operations , you will be the strategic and operational backbone of Pixis, owning both the financial engine and end-to-end business operations. You’ll lead the finance organization, providing investor-level insight and financial strategy, while simultaneously managing operations and vendor relationships.
You combine disciplined financial leadership with operational command. We expect you to bring structure, accountability, and scalability to every facet of the business.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial & Strategic Leadership
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 with 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 NetSuite 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
Operations
Supervise vendor/contractor relationships — onboarding, contracts, performance SLAs, quality control
Enforce robust SOPs and operational workflows, build dashboards to monitor operational KPIs (on-time delivery, cost variances, vendor performance)
Escalate risks and growth bottlenecks proactively to the CEO
Manage insurance and overall compliance
Mentor, lead, and build cross-functional teams across operations, logistics, and finance
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Strong operational acumen: experience managing internal teams, vendor networks, or similar
Extensive experience with Excel and ERP/financial systems (NetSuite 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
High discipline, structure, and execution rigor — this is a complex, mission-critical role
Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and comfort in high-stakes settings
Preferred
Experience as a senior finance executive previously managing operations
Familiarity with drone shows, entertainment, experiential technology, or large-scale production
Experience scaling a business from startup to high growth
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
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
How We Work 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.
Next Steps 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 RedPeg 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, RedPeg will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Title : Director of Finance & Operations
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT 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.
THE ROLE As
Director of Finance & Operations , you will be the strategic and operational backbone of Pixis, owning both the financial engine and end-to-end business operations. You’ll lead the finance organization, providing investor-level insight and financial strategy, while simultaneously managing operations and vendor relationships.
You combine disciplined financial leadership with operational command. We expect you to bring structure, accountability, and scalability to every facet of the business.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial & Strategic Leadership
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 with 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 NetSuite 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
Operations
Supervise vendor/contractor relationships — onboarding, contracts, performance SLAs, quality control
Enforce robust SOPs and operational workflows, build dashboards to monitor operational KPIs (on-time delivery, cost variances, vendor performance)
Escalate risks and growth bottlenecks proactively to the CEO
Manage insurance and overall compliance
Mentor, lead, and build cross-functional teams across operations, logistics, and finance
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Strong operational acumen: experience managing internal teams, vendor networks, or similar
Extensive experience with Excel and ERP/financial systems (NetSuite 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
High discipline, structure, and execution rigor — this is a complex, mission-critical role
Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and comfort in high-stakes settings
Preferred
Experience as a senior finance executive previously managing operations
Familiarity with drone shows, entertainment, experiential technology, or large-scale production
Experience scaling a business from startup to high growth
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
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
How We Work 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.
Next Steps 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 RedPeg 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, RedPeg will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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