VP of Finance
About The Position
Prime Robotics is building a full-stack warehouse automation platform combining robotics and software to transform warehouse operations. With teams in the U.S. and China and growing commercial deployments, we are entering our next phase of scale, including ERP implementation and a planned Series A raise. We are hiring a Director of Finance to lead and scale our finance function. This role will focus on elevating, integrating, and scaling the current foundations as the company grows. This is a hands-on role for someone who can operate across both strategic finance and day-to-day execution, with a clear path to CFO based on performance as the company scales post–Series A.
Requirements
- 6–12 years of experience across FP&A and accounting/operations
- Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, evolving role
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills
- Experience with ERP systems (Odoo a strong plus)
- Experience with project-based or milestone-driven business models
- Understanding of intercompany and international accounting (U.S./China a plus)
- A builder mindset with the ability to balance immediate execution and long-term scalability
- Proven ability to own and scale a finance function in a lean environment
- Experience supporting fundraising and investor reporting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience managing external vendors and partners
- Ability to work cross-functionally and drive financial discipline across the organization
Nice To Haves
- Odoo a strong plus
- U.S./China a plus
Responsibilities
- Own core processes including billing, collections, payables, payroll (in partnership with HR), and cash management
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end close
- Own intercompany accounting and international financial coordination. Own finance operations across the U.S. and China, manage bookkeeper in US and accountant in China
- Execute and evolve purchasing and vendor management processes for short term as the company scales, build up process for later purchaser
- Manage external partners (CPA, PEO, banking)
- Step into execution where needed in a lean environment, while building toward scalable team structures
- Build and maintain financial models to support planning and fundraising
- Partner with the CEO on Series A preparation, diligence, and investor communication
- Own budgeting and budget vs. actual analysis at both company and department levels
- Partner with sales and operations to develop pricing frameworks and improve unit economics
- Perform project-based financial analysis, including forecasting and margin visibility
- Act as a cross-functional partner to align finance processes across departments
- Design and implement scalable financial processes, controls, and reporting structures
- Establish finance-driven approval workflows and operating discipline (e.g., pricing, proposals, spending)
- Build the financial and operational infrastructure to support company scaling and future team growth
- Lead ownership of ERP (Odoo) implementation and coordinate with other department(short term)
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support your health and wellbeing.
- Dedicated vacation and sick leave that allows you to recharge and take care of yourself when needed.
- Invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technology that keeps your skills at the industry forefront.
- A collaborative culture where innovation thrives and your work has a real impact.
- The excitement of contributing to transformative technology in a fast-growing industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
