Director of Finance

Noble Machines; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Noble Machines in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring its first Director of Finance to build the financial backbone as we scale. You will own financial planning, reporting, and operations end-to-end—partnering with the CEO and leadership to forecast, budget, and make strategic decisions.

This hands-on, builder role requires establishing systems from a lean starting point, ensuring GAAP-compliant records, treasury, and strong internal controls while collaborating with engineering and operations on BOM

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive finance experience in high-growth or startup environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
• Experience building or scaling financial operations from the ground up.
• Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting.
• Hands-on contributor and strategic leader in a lean team.
• Background in hardware/manufacturing/deep tech — BOM costing and inventory accounting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or NetSuite, cap table tools, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration; MBA/CPA a plus.

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.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash management

Strategic leadership

Excel/Google Sheets

Investor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA / CPA / Master's in Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Cap table tools

Payroll systems

Job description

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.