Finance Lead

Mecka•Markham, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI and robotics teams. Our operations span multiple countries, with contributors, partners, and customers across North America and Asia. As the company scales, building strong financial systems and discipline is critical to supporting our growth. Our Mission Robotics will become the largest industry in human history — larger than anything that has come before it. As intelligent machines move into the physical world, they will dramatically expand global GDP, raise the material standard of living for everyone, and ultimately help make humanity a multiplanetary civilization. None of that happens without one thing: enormous amounts of high-quality, real-world data. Mecka AI builds that foundation. We are the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI — the substrate that teaches machines to perceive, reason, and act in reality. Get this right, and we accelerate the most important technological transition of our time. Our Culture Excellence as the baseline. We hold an extremely high bar and expect the best work of your career. Mediocrity isn't interesting to us. Highly technical. We reason from first principles, not by analogy. The best argument wins — regardless of title or tenure. Truth-seeking. We are relentlessly honest with ourselves and each other. We chase reality — measured, not assumed — and kill our own bad ideas fast. Maniacal urgency. The work matters and the clock is real. We move fast, ship, measure, and iterate. Extreme ownership. You own outcomes end-to-end — no hand-offs, no excuses, no waiting for permission. Hardcore. This is a high-intensity environment for people who want to do the defining work of their lives. The Role We’re hiring a Finance Lead to build and lead Mecka’s finance function as the company scales globally. This role will own financial planning, reporting, operational finance, and financial infrastructure across the company. You will work closely with founders and leadership to support strategic decision-making while building scalable financial systems that can support a rapidly growing international business. This role is full-time and based in our Toronto office.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial operations
Professional certification such as CPA or CFA
Experience building and owning financial systems in a high-growth environment
Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
Experience transitioning companies from early-stage financial processes to scalable systems
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working directly with founders and leadership
Able to design systems and processes from first principles
Calm and structured in fast-moving environments
Motivated to build a finance organization that scales with the company

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing or managing ERP systems
Experience operating across North America and APAC markets
Experience working at startups or fast-scaling companies
Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, or financial diligence
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
Juris Doctor (JD) or background in corporate / financial law
Experience working with complex international corporate structures
Familiarity with regulatory, legal, or compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions

Responsibilities

Own financial planning and forecasting across the company
Build financial models to support company strategy and operational decisions
Partner with leadership to guide budgeting, capital allocation, and long-term planning
Provide financial insights that support company growth and efficiency
Implement scalable financial systems as the company grows
Transition finance operations from early-stage workflows (spreadsheets) to structured ERP and financial management systems
Build processes for reporting, reconciliation, and financial controls
Ensure financial operations remain reliable as transaction volume and complexity increase
Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance across the organization
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements
Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls
Manage financial operations across North America and APAC
Support cross-border financial workflows including payments, payroll, and tax considerations
Ensure finance systems support multi-country operations and reporting
Work closely with founders, operations, and engineering leadership
Support fundraising, investor reporting, and financial diligence
Help build and scale the finance team as the company grows
Serve as the financial backbone of the organization