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Kodiak Robotics

Senior Finance Manager

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Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager who can work across the entire finance organization of a fast-paced startup and help us build the financial backbone for our business. In this role you will wear many hats, and be excited to support FP&A, Investor Relations, as well Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy and Business Operations. The right person for this role has a flexible, client-service mentality and can balance careful, long-term, analytical work product with a bias for prompt, proactive action to drive progress.

Key attributes for success include: strong finance and accounting fundamentals; sharp critical thinking skills; ability to rapidly produce and iterate custom, high-impact work product for executive consumption; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; and, the courage to speak up and ask questions with tact and contextual awareness. Initially, this role is scoped to be an individual contributor, but anticipate it will evolve into a team leadership role as the company continues to grow. The position is highly visible and involves collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will:

  • Key role in running the company’s FP&A processes, including monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range planning. 
  • Create custom, detailed financial models of various types, including forecasts of new or alternative revenue streams, expenses,  component costs, capital structure, and M&A. 
  • Produce recurring and ad-hoc reporting of performance versus plan,, metrics and KPIs.
  • Assist in developing and implementing a FP&A system and planning and reporting processes Participate in core finance and accounting processes/requirements (e.g., quarterly close) and make proactive suggestions for process improvement.
  • Seek opportunities to reduce forecast variances to plan. Prepare the story behind the numbers. Be alert for opportunities to drive cost from our model. 
  • Author and support development of high-impact presentation materials for C-level executives and Board of Directors-level audiences.
  • Partner with all functions of the business to provide financial perspectives and guidance, analyses of investments and purchases, and revenue and expense analytics. 
  • Participate in recruiting to support the aggressive growth of the company.

What you'll bring:

  • 8+ years of experience in corporate FP&A—ideally at a publicly traded, fast paced, tech company or with prior investment banking, private equity, or Big 4 background
  • Advanced financial modeling of complex business models
  • Skilled at analyzing complex topics, visualizing data, and delivering actionable insights
  • Track record of deep understanding of the business in prior roles
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing and engineering

  • Bonus points for: 
  • Startup experience
  • MBA and/or CPA
  • Experience with financial planning tools like Anaplan or Adaptive

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
  • Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

The annual salary range for this full-time position in California is $150,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

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1045 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043

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