Gather AI is hiring a
Director of Finance

Summary

The job is for a Director of Finance at Gather AI, a supply chain robotics company that uses autonomous drones to collect warehouse inventory data. The role involves financial analysis, upgrading financial frameworks, and partnering with team leaders on headcount planning and budgeting. The required qualifications include experience leading the finance department at a venture-backed Series A company growing to $25m in ARR, proven experience in finance and leadership, experience in the SaaS industry, strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, proven ability to develop and execute strategic financial plans, and CPA or MBA.

Requirements

• Experience leading the finance department at a venture-backed Series A company growing to $25m in ARR
• Proven experience - 10+ years in finance and 3+ years of leadership, preferably within startup environments or high-growth organizations
• Experience in the SaaS industry
• Strong understanding and knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, corporate financial management principles, financial modeling, tax regulation and budgeting processes
• Proven experience building a finance/accounting department
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic financial plans that drive business growth and profitability
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving startup environment
• Experience managing equity

Responsibilities

• Define Gather’s strategy through financial analysis and optimal capital allocation of our resources
• Upgrade Gather’s financial framework and infrastructure, including budgeting, chart of accounts, financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting
• Democratize access to our financial data - build a platform to switch from a report-centric model to a system able to answer real-time questions about our finances and strategic options
• Partner with team leaders on headcount planning, and team expense budgets to support strategic decision making
• Transition the outsourced accounting function to in-house and create processes that will lead to a 3 day close
• Interface with investors and financial partnerships to manage compliance reporting
• Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the robotics industry
• Experience with QBO, Bill.com, Hubspot, Carta
• Experience in fundraising, investor relations, and managing financial partnerships
• Experience managing international subsidiary
• Experience in managing insurance vendor relations

Benefits

• Compensation package will include equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Very flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling