What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at OSARO?
Position Summary
The Director of Finance & Business Operations will serve as the financial backbone of the organization, partnering closely with the COO, CEO, investors, and department leaders. This individual will be responsible for forecasting, budgeting, cash management, reporting, HR operations, and supporting the company's growth across SaaS, RaaS, and CapEx revenue streams.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with operational pragmatism and is comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where systems and processes must be built and improved continuously.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Required
OSARO delivers best-in-class robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items. In the rapidly evolving world of logistics technology, OSARO offers smarter automation, low-risk business plans, and its signature Hypercare support from exploration to installation. OSARO’s intelligent robots enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases, where the greatest gains are yet to be made on the automated warehouse floor. Its machine-learning vision and control software provides the foundation for all its products.
We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity participation commensurate with experience.
The Director of Finance & Business Operations will serve as the financial backbone of the organization, partnering closely with the COO, CEO, investors, and department leaders. This individual will be responsible for forecasting, budgeting, cash management, reporting, HR operations, and supporting the company's growth across SaaS, RaaS, and CapEx revenue streams.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with operational pragmatism and is comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where systems and processes must be built and improved continuously.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial models
- Monitor cash flow, burn rate, runway, and liquidity planning
- Produce management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and board reporting materials
- Analyze business performance, revenue trends, gross margins, and operational efficiency
- Partner with department leaders on headcount planning and spending controls
- Support fundraising activities, investor diligence, and strategic financial analysis
- Maintain financial models supporting:
- SaaS recurring revenue
- Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) contracts
- Capital equipment (CapEx) sales
- Professional services and deployment revenue
- Track ARR, MRR, bookings, backlog, renewals, churn, and customer profitability
- Ensure revenue recognition processes comply with applicable accounting standards
- Support pricing strategy, contract analysis, and customer profitability assessments
- Oversee external accounting partners and audit activities
- Manage monthly close process and financial statement preparation
- Improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Maintain banking relationships, cash management, and treasury functions
- Support tax preparation and compliance activities
- Manage procurement approval workflows and expense controls
- Serve as the primary internal owner for HR operations until a dedicated HR function is established
- Coordinate payroll administration and employee benefits programs
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
- Support recruiting operations and offer administration
- Maintain employee records and HR compliance requirements
- Partner with leadership on compensation planning, organizational structure, and workforce planning
- Coordinate performance review and employee development processes
- Improve operational processes across Finance, HR, Sales Operations, and Customer Success
- Support contract administration, renewals, and revenue collection activities
- Develop systems and reporting infrastructure that enable scalable growth
- Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to improve forecasting accuracy and business visibility
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 8 years of progressive finance experience
- 3 years in a leadership role within a high-growth technology company
- Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Experience supporting board reporting and executive leadership teams
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and recurring revenue businesses
- Experience in robotics, automation, industrial technology, or enterprise software
- Knowledge of SaaS, Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), and capital equipment (CapEx) business models
- US Citizen or GC holder - no H1B visa
- Startup experience from Series A through growth-stage companies
- Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and financial planning systems
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent financial qualification
OSARO delivers best-in-class robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items. In the rapidly evolving world of logistics technology, OSARO offers smarter automation, low-risk business plans, and its signature Hypercare support from exploration to installation. OSARO’s intelligent robots enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases, where the greatest gains are yet to be made on the automated warehouse floor. Its machine-learning vision and control software provides the foundation for all its products.
We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering
- Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
- Unlimited vacation time
- Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave
- The chance to work with robots!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity participation commensurate with experience.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000