Director of Finance Location: Sunnyvale, CA (on-site)
Reports to: CEO
The RoleWe'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 StatementPay 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.
