Controller

We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems.  Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.

Join Apera AI as Our Controller! 

Are you a strategic and hands-on financial leader looking to make a real impact? This role will be 75% hands on, 25% strategic to start. Apera AI is seeking an entrepreneurial Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day financial operations and help drive organizational excellence in a rapidly growing AI company. In this role, you’ll be more than just a numbers person—you’ll be a key partner in shaping the company’s financial strategy and future trajectory. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Running day-to-day operations, including AR, AP, payroll, cash management. 

• Manage financial month-end close process and prepare related working papers. 

• Manage month end and quarterly internal, investor and board reporting 

• Oversee the order to cash cycle with customers. 

• Preparation of semi-monthly payroll. 

• Review and supervision of all Accounts Payable, including procurement. 

• Oversee inventory management, including relationship with 3rd party logistics partner. 

• Manage various treasury activities such as cash management, investments, loans. 

• Establish best practices in business processes, procedures, and internal controls. 

• Assist in the development of accounting and company policies 

• (Along with the CFO), own development and implementation of sustainable, repeatable financial and operational processes in anticipation of Company growth 

• Continuous process improvement on recent NetSuite and Hubspot implementations. 

• Oversee company-wide spend management platform Brex, including credit card and travel to ensure compliance with company policies. 

• Facilitate financial reviews, tax reporting, and future audits by external CPA firms. 

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual filings with various governmental agencies. 

• Loading detailed budget into Netsuite, preparing detailed budget to actual analysis 

• Preparation of monthly forecast to actual and board package. 

• Assist in quarterly and annual revenue forecasting and budgeting. 

• Experience in development and real time dashboard reporting using relevant  

• Effectively use BI tools and dashboards 

• Be an effective business partner for the Sales, Support, Customer Success, and Engineering organization. 

Basic qualifications 

• 8 years of experience, preference for experience in tech industry.  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Commerce, administration, or similar. 

• CPA designation. 

• Netsuite and Hubspot experience are assets. 

• Preference for candidates with operational, inventory  

• Proven experience as lead in SaaS accounting and associated metrics 

• Proven experience in developing meaningful powerpoint presentations from financial data. For clarity, what is the message and the summary from an excel sheet 

• Proven experience leading a team through example (walk the talk) 

• Believes in, and mentors “own your stuff" as a commitment 

• Work environment: in-office. 

• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, BI dashboards. 

• Proven ability to be comfortable ‘getting hands dirty’ in software ex. Create/help create meaningful dashboards 

• Proven ability to build and grow partner relationships with stakeholders 

Why work at Apera? 

• Work at the forefront of robotics and automation technology, solving real-world challenges. 

• Be part of a high-growth, collaborative environment where your contributions matter. 

• Enjoy competitive compensation, equity options, and benefits. 

• Opportunities for professional development and global exposure. 

The base salary range for this role is between $120,000-$160,000 CAD in British Columbia. This range is inclusive of our equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.