Director of Finance

Noble Machines, Inc•Sunnyvale, CA

12d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or Master's in Finance a plus
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

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