# Head of Finance

> Code Metal · San Francisco, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2025-07-18

**Salary:** USD 120,000–180,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

### The Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Edge AI

At [Code Metal](https://codemetal.ai), we aren't just building another software tool; we are creating the operating system for the edge. We provide an automated LLM-based workflow that empowers developers to deploy complex applications to edge devices with unprecedented speed. As AI moves from the cloud to the physical world - robotics, industrial IoT, and beyond - Code Metal is the bridge.

We are at a pivotal inflection point. We are looking for a Head of Finance who views "finance" not just as spreadsheets and audits, but as a strategic engine to scale a generational deep-tech company. This is a chance to join a strong team where your work directly influences our trajectory from a fast-growing startup to a global leader in AI infrastructure.

### The Role

We need a "builder" in the truest sense. You will be responsible for taking our current foundation and architecting a world-class finance function. You’ll be the right hand to the leadership team, ensuring we have the capital, discipline, and strategic insight to scale from $10M to $100M+.

This isn't a "sit back and manage" role. We need someone scrappy, hard-working, and deeply technical who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty with accounting entries one hour and lead a board-level strategic planning session the next.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Strategic Scaling: Lead the financial transition from an early-stage startup to a scaled enterprise, managing everything from revenue forecasting to complex cap table management.
-   Operational Excellence: Build and oversee the entire accounting function (AP/AR, payroll, tax, audit). You’ll ensure our books are "Big Four" ready while maintaining startup agility.
-   Capital Allocation: Manage burn, optimize runway, and partner with the CEO/COO on future fundraising rounds and investor relations.
-   AI-Driven Finance: Leverage your technical background to implement cutting-edge AI tools to automate internal workflows, making our finance department a model of efficiency.
-   Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Engineering and Sales to align product milestones with financial targets and go-to-market strategies.

## Requirements

-   10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3+ years in a high-growth startup leadership role.

-   Deep expertise in core business metrics and KPIs and hardware/edge-related business models.
-   Strong proficiency in modern finance stacks (e.g., NetSuite, Rippling, Mosaic, etc.).
-   Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex financial data into actionable insights for the Board and the team.

**Who You Are**

-   Startup Veteran: You’ve been in the trenches. You have a proven track record of scaling a company from the $10M mark through significant growth phases.
-   Accounting Expert: You likely started in accounting or have a CPA. You understand the "why" behind the numbers and can build a robust compliance foundation.
-   Scrappy & Driven: You don't wait for a manual; you write it. You thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments and possess a "no task is too small" attitude.
-   Technically Minded: You have a genuine interest in (or experience with) AI and deep tech. You can speak the language of our engineers and understand the unit economics of AI infrastructure.
-   Team-First: You are a low-ego, high-output collaborator who cares deeply about the mission and the people.

## Benefits

**Why Code Metal?**

-   Impact: You will be a core member of the leadership team.
-   Innovation: We are solving some of the hardest problems in AI and hardware.
-   Culture: A high-intensity, high-reward environment where we value "the work" above all else.
-   Are you ready to build the financial backbone of the Edge AI revolution?
-   Great benefits package
-   Stock options

## Apply

[Apply at Code Metal](https://apply.workable.com/code-metal/j/DE91A09241/apply)

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