Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (on-site) Reports to: CEO

About Noble Machines

Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs—turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

The Role

We're hiring our first Director of Finance to build the financial backbone of the company as we scale. You'll own financial planning, reporting, and operations end-to-end — partnering directly with the CEO and leadership team to bring clarity and discipline to how we forecast, budget, and make decisions. This is a hands-on, builder role: you'll be standing up systems and processes from a lean starting point, not inheriting a mature finance org.

Responsibilities

Own financial planning & analysis: annual and rolling forecasts, long-range planning, scenario modeling, and cash runway management

Build and maintain budgeting processes and monthly financial reviews with business/functional partners

Prepare financial reporting, board materials, and investor updates; support fundraising diligence, data rooms, and investor Q&A

Ensure accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP; own accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Manage cash flow and treasury operations, banking relationships, and monitor compliance with applicable laws, tax filings, and regulations

Evaluate, implement, and own finance systems (e.g., QuickBooks/NetSuite, cap table management, payroll/PEO) as the company scales

Identify and mitigate financial and operational risk; develop financial strategies around capital, facilities, and staffing needs

Partner with engineering and operations on manufacturing-related finance: BOM costing, unit economics, inventory accounting, capital equipment planning, and supply chain/vendor spend

Partner cross-functionally with People Ops on compensation planning and equity administration

Serve as a primary point of contact for investors, banking partners, and outside accounting/tax/audit firms

Support corporate development activities including strategic partnerships and potential M&A

Qualifications

7–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including experience at the Controller, Head of Finance, or Director level in a high-growth or startup environment

Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax, and compliance

Experience building or scaling financial operations and internal controls from the ground up

Track record supporting fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting

Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor as well as a strategic leader we’re a lean team

Required : background in hardware, manufacturing, or deep tech — including experience with BOM/product costing, inventory accounting, capital equipment budgeting, or supply chain finance

Proficiency with QuickBooks or NetSuite, cap table tools, and Excel/Google Sheets

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA, CPA, or Master's in Finance a plus

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; note this role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations

What Sets a Great Candidate Apart

Prior public accounting experience, spanning both large firms and startups

Active CPA license

Experience with equipment financing or other non-dilutive financing structures common to hardware companies

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment — e.g., managing costing/margin analysis for physical products, working with contract manufacturers, or overseeing capex for production lines

Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment

California Pay Transparency Statement

Pay Transparency & Compensation: In accordance with California's Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162), the expected base salary range for this position located in Sunnyvale, CA is $200,000 – $250,000 per year .

Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, technical skills, and specialized expertise. Base salary is just one component of Noble Machines' total rewards package, which may also include equity options, comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement plan contributions, and performance-based incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Noble Machines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.