Director of Finance

OSARO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Unlimited vacation time

Paid parental leave policy

Work with robots!

Job summary

OSARO is looking for a Director of Finance & Business Operations in San Francisco, California. This leadership role will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and HR operations, essential for driving the company's growth in SaaS and robotics sectors.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 8 years of finance experience, including strong FP&A skills. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits like unlimited vacation time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role within a high‑growth technology company.
• Strong FP&A experience including budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Own company-wide budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Oversee external accounting partners.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Understanding of SaaS metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Finance & Business Operations serves as the financial backbone of the organization, partnering closely with the COO, CEO, investors, and department leaders. The role is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, cash management, reporting, HR operations, and supporting the company's growth across SaaS, RaaS, and CapEx revenue streams.

Position available immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial models
• Monitor cash flow, burn rate, runway, and liquidity planning
• Produce management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and board reporting materials
• Analyze business performance, revenue trends, gross margins, and operational efficiency
• Partner with department leaders on headcount planning and spending controls
• Support fundraising activities, investor diligence, and strategic financial analysis

Revenue & Business Model Management

• Maintain financial models supporting:
  • SaaS recurring revenue
  • Robotics‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) contracts
  • Capital equipment (CapEx) sales
  • Professional services and deployment revenue
• Track ARR, MRR, bookings, backlog, renewals, churn, and customer profitability
• Ensure revenue recognition processes comply with applicable accounting standards
• Support pricing strategy, contract analysis, and customer profitability assessments

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee external accounting partners and audit activities
• Manage monthly close process and financial statement preparation
• Improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Maintain banking relationships, cash management, and treasury functions
• Support tax preparation and compliance activities
• Manage procurement approval workflows and expense controls

Human Resources Administration

• Primary internal owner for HR operations until a dedicated HR function is established
• Coordinate payroll administration and employee benefits programs
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support recruiting operations and offer administration
• Maintain employee records and HR compliance requirements
• Partner with leadership on compensation planning, organizational structure, and workforce planning
• Coordinate performance review and employee development processes

Business Operations

• Improve operational processes across Finance, HR, Sales Operations, and Customer Success
• Support contract administration, renewals, and revenue collection activities
• Develop systems and reporting infrastructure that enable scalable growth
• Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to improve forecasting accuracy and business visibility

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role within a high‑growth technology company
• Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience supporting board reporting and executive leadership teams
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and recurring revenue businesses
• Experience in robotics, automation, industrial technology, or enterprise software
• Knowledge of SaaS, Robotics‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS), and capital equipment (CapEx) business models
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder – no H1B visa

Preferred

• Startup experience from Series A through growth‑stage companies
• Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and financial planning systems
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent financial qualification

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
• Unlimited vacation time
• Excellent paid parental leave policy with optional reduced and unpaid leave
• The chance to work with robots!

Equal Opportunity Employer

OSARO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages participation from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.

Compensation

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity participation commensurate with experience.