FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional to join a rapidly scaling deep tech startup and gain hands-on experience across finance, operations, and supply chain all under one roof. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you'll support a wide variety of functions from keeping our procurement engine running smoothly to ensuring our legal and regulatory obligations are met with accuracy and care. The breadth of this role creates real pathways into finance, accounting, operations, or supply chain for someone who is self-motivated and intellectually curious.
Responsibilities:
- Issue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
- Manage supplier relationships in close partnership with engineering — engineers own vendor selection and specifications; you own everything that comes after
- Maintain accurate inventory counts of powder and consumables, and provide proactive guidance on reorder timing
- Maintain thorough purchasing records and supplier documentation
- Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements
- Support the VP of Finance with ad hoc operational and administrative tasks
- Manage state tax and entity filings, ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurate
- Maintain accurate records with state and federal agencies
- Assist with financial recordkeeping and documentation to support audits, reporting, and compliance
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, supply chain, or a related field
- 1+ years of experience in procurement, finance, operations, or similar (internship or post-graduation experience are both acceptable)
- Proficiency in excel and document management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have:
- Experience in AR or AP
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement software
- Experience with state or federal regulatory filings
- Exposure to startup or manufacturing environments
- A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset with a bias towards action
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Location:
- Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
Why Freeform?
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions
- We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology
- Benefits
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
- Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
- Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
- Compensation
- As an early-stage startup, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
- In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $65,000 – $85,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
