Vast is looking for a(n) Accounts Payable Specialist, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

In this role, you will be responsible for processing a high volume of invoices, managing vendor relationships, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in building and optimizing financial operations within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Process high-volume of vendor invoices 500+ per month
• Takes ownership of vendor accounts, ensuring timely payments
• Communicates clearly with the AP Manager regarding vendor onboarding, payment schedules, and PO creation issues
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts and the resolution of any discrepancies
• Ensure all invoices have proper backup, coding, and approvals before processing
• Assist with vendor payments and international payments
• Manage vendor onboarding process including setting-up credit terms, up-to-date W9 forms and other necessary information
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
• Contribute to automation and process improvement projects
•  Establish and maintain electronic repository for supporting documentation related to all invoices and reimbursements
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers and Supplier inquiries
• Provide timely responses to vendor emails and internal customer inquiries
• Assist the Finance team with other ad-hoc projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 5-10 years experience in accounts payable 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• Experience in manufacturing industry, aerospace preferred
• Proficient with Google Suite products (sheets, slides and documents)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent  and clear communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Logical and strategic and resourceful  approach to solving problems, understands the urgency of on time payments 
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
• Experience with Netsuite and Ramp or equivalent AP software/accounting systems
• Strong understanding of procurement and cost accounting principles
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and accountability
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team

Additional Requirements:

• Work overtime if needed
• This is an in-person role

Vast is seeking a Financial Analyst to report to the Strategic Finance Manager and support financial planning and execution for our engineering and manufacturing organizations. This role sits at the intersection of finance and hardware development and plays a key role in supporting complex engineering programs from early-stage development through production and operational ramp.

The ideal candidate understands the realities of hardware development, including iterative design cycles, prototype builds, engineering labor investment, evolving cost structures, and supplier engagement. This individual will partner closely with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing leadership to assess cost performance across major programs while translating technical progress into clear financial insight for senior leadership; the candidate must be able to distill this information absent existing structure and be able to excel in an ambiguous environment

This is a full-time, exempt position located at our Long Beach, CA headquarters.

Responsibilities: 

• Partner directly with engineering and manufacturing leadership to support financial planning across hardware development programs
• Develop and maintain models that track engineering labor, vendor spend, tooling investments, prototype builds, and overall program cost evolution
• Support cost forecasting, headcount planning, capital tracking, and supplier spend analysis
• Provide visibility into investment levels across development efforts, including early-stage design, testing, and production ramp
• Analyze cost drivers tied to design revisions, schedule shifts, and supplier dynamics
• Partner with supply chain and manufacturing teams to evaluate material cost trends and build financial models to accurately forecast expected spending
• Translate technical program updates into structured financial analysis and executive-ready reporting
• Support program reviews by identifying risks, tradeoffs, and financial implications of engineering decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve financial rigor, tools, and cross-functional reporting processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Operations, or a related field
• 4–10 years of experience in engineering or engineering/program finance within hardware-focused industries such as mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, systems, robotics, drone, or satellite environments
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets modeling skills with the ability to build structured cost and resource models
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in aerospace, robotics, drone, satellite, or advanced hardware startups
• Familiarity with hardware development lifecycles from concept and R&D through production ramp
• Experience supporting cost reviews, schedule reviews, or program execution milestones
• Earned Value Management (EVM) exposure
• Ability to synthesize technical and financial inputs into concise insights for leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting to senior technical leader

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate

Vast is looking for an Internal Audit Manager, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with a strong dotted line to the Controller & Director of Finance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing the company’s internal audit plan, with a strong focus on SOX compliance, risk management, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The role partners with business leaders to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead risk assessments to develop the annual internal audit plan
• Execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas
• Identify control gaps and provide actional recommendations
• Monitor and report on emerging risks

SOX Compliance

• Manage walk throughs, control testing, and documentation
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient reliance
• Track and remediate control deficiencies

Internal Controls & Financial Reporting

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in internal audit, with meaningful experience in a publicly traded company environment
• Experience at or above the manager level within an internal audit function at a public company
• Strong experience with internal controls over financial reporting, risk assessments, and audit execution
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, SOX readiness, or public-company control environments
• Strong understanding of approval workflows, segregation of duties, and process controls across core business functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risk, control gaps, and recommended actions to senior leadership
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• CPA, CIA, or related certification
• Experience reporting into or supporting an Audit Committee environment
• Experience building or maturing an internal audit function in a growing company

Vast is looking for a Finance Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This role is designed for a highly strategic, finance-forward operator who can serve as an extension of the CFO in both internal and external initiatives. This individual will play a critical role in fundraising execution, investor engagement tracking, financial operations coordination, and executive-level communications, as well as provide CFO executive support.

The ideal candidate combines financial acumen, operational rigor, and strong executive presence. They are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing sensitive information with discretion. They thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical levels.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Partnership

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO on company-wide financial priorities and operational execution.
• Sit in on finance, fundraising, and executive meetings to capture action items, track follow-ups, and ensure alignment against priorities.
• Help drive preparation and execution of fundraising processes, including investor tracking, diligence coordination, and timeline management.
• Maintain oversight of investor pipeline tracking, meeting logs, and engagement follow-ups.
• Support board and investor reporting cycles, including preparation of materials and coordination across Finance, Legal, and executive leadership.

Fundraising & Investor Relations Support

• Coordinate and track all investor interactions, including outreach, meetings, data room requests, and follow-ups.
• Manage fundraising project plans and ensure cross-functional deliverables are completed on time.
• Support diligence processes by organizing materials, coordinating internal stakeholders, and maintaining data rooms.
• Assist in crafting presentations and materials for investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
• Provide VIP support and experience to existing and prospective investor visits to Vast offices.

Financial Operations & Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and Business Operations to ensure CFO priorities are executed effectively.
• Improve internal processes that streamline information flow to the CFO and executive team.
• Track and manage critical finance-related initiatives, ensuring accountability across stakeholders.

Executive Operations

• Manage and optimize the CFO’s calendar and priorities to ensure time is aligned with highest-impact initiatives.
• Draft communications and prepare briefing materials for internal and external meetings.
• Ensure the CFO is fully prepared for board meetings, executive reviews, fundraising updates, and external engagements.
• Handle sensitive and confidential financial matters with discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, strategic finance, or high-growth startup environments.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a strategic or operational capacity.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of fundraising processes, capital markets, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting a CFO, CEO, or senior finance executive.
• Direct experience in venture-backed or capital-intensive industries (aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, deep tech).
• Experience managing fundraising processes or investor relations.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into executive-ready insights.
• Proven ability to operate in high-growth environments with shifting priorities.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to be on site 5 days per week at our Long Beach HQ.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed to support fundraising cycles, board meetings, and critical milestones.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support investor meetings or company initiatives.

Pay Range 

• Finance Operations Manager: $119,000.00 -$150,000.00