Director, Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

• Oversee multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency accounting, and intercompany transactions for US, Canadian, and UK entities.

• Manage revenue recognition processes.

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Implement effective controls and coordinate tax compliance and audit preparations with external advisors.

• Take charge of the annual budget, rolling forecast, and financial model.

• Collaborate with department leaders to align hiring, deployment strategies, and expenditures with business priorities.

• Maintain both short- and long-term cash forecasts, covering working capital, capital expenditures, and financing requirements.

• Analyze customer and deployment economics, pricing strategies, and expansion options.

• Enhance accounting and planning systems, including ERP selection or implementation as necessary.

• Leverage automation and AI tools to minimize manual tasks while ensuring reliable review processes.

• Assist in evaluating debt and equipment financing options.

• Prepare financial diligence materials and assist in fundraising efforts alongside leadership and external advisors.

• Serve as AeroVect's inaugural finance hire, helping to shape the finance function as deployments expand.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including responsibility for financial closing and reporting in a growth-oriented company.

• CPA designation or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 related to revenue recognition.

• Experience working independently within a small finance team or as the primary accounting owner.

• Proven ability to establish processes and execute tasks personally.

• Demonstrated accountability for budgets, cash forecasts, financial models, and variance analysis.

• Capability to convert operational assumptions into financial implications and provide clear recommendations.

• Experience in multi-entity accounting and cross-border operations, including US financial reporting and coordination with external tax advisors.

• Strong skills in spreadsheets and financial systems.

• Sound judgment and excellent communication skills.

• Preferred: background in a VC-backed company, especially in robotics, hardware, industrial automation, or logistics.

• Preferred: familiarity with inventory and hardware, as well as robotics-as-a-service models.

• Preferred: experience in implementing an ERP and utilizing modern finance tools.

• Preferred: experience in supporting equity fundraising, debt facilities, equipment financing, or financial due diligence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.