Finance Leader for Hardware Growth & Scale

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

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