Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)
We are looking for a builder and a strategic Director of Corporate Finance to own and evolve a highly visible function at the company. This is a foundational role at a hyper-growth, pre-IPO software company with multiple international offices and customers in both commercial and government sectors. You will lead the continued development of our financial foundation, instilling public-company rigor and enabling data-driven decision-making to guide us on our mission to accelerate the world’s adoption of safe, autonomous machines.
At Applied Intuition, you will:- Own the planning stack by evolving a fully-integrated financial planning system, leveraging expertise in platforms like Pigment, Anaplan, or Adaptive, to establish and automate global planning capabilities
- Own the financial rhythm, including long-range planning, annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and monthly management reporting of financial performance
- Lead financial storytelling by synthesizing complex financial results and operational data into a clear business narrative, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team and Board of Directors
- Shape the financial profile of the business by partnering with senior leaders to develop financial targets, key metrics, and investment plans
- Develop insightful management reporting, dashboards, and metrics to track performance, identify risks/opportunities, and drive accountability
- Collaborate across Finance to ensure seamless and accurate monthly financial close processes and own global consolidation of results
- Lead, manage, and scale a high impact Corporate FP&A team
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including significant experience leading and managing teams through periods of rapid growth and complexity
- Expertise in public and international finance, demonstrated by experience at a public company or direct leadership in preparing a pre-IPO company for an IPO, including managing multinational consolidation and multi-currency environments
- Proven success building core FP&A functions and technology stacks from the ground up, with hands-on expertise in platforms like Pigment, Anaplan, or Adaptive
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to manage and scale a high-performing, analytical team
- Exceptional problem-solving and financial modeling skills; fluent in translating between GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics.
- The ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance audiences and collaborating effectively with senior business leaders.
- Thrived in fast-paced, high-growth environments and adapts well to change
- Experience in IPO-readiness or in supporting a company transition from private to public
- Experience in the automotive, defense, or industrial sectors
- An MBA, professional accounting certification (CPA), or other relevant advanced degree
- Strong data skills (e.g., SQL, Python, data visualization like Tableau)
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $200,000 to $250,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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What We Do
As the foremost enabler of autonomous vehicle development, Applied Intuition equips engineering and product teams with software that makes it faster, safer, and easier to bring autonomy to market.
Applied’s suite of products, focused on simulation and analytics, delivers sophisticated infrastructure built for scale. Companies of all sizes use Applied to comprehensively test and rapidly accelerate their autonomous vehicle development.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich, Applied is composed of software and automotive experts from the top companies in the world (such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Waymo, Tesla, Delphi, GM, and Bosch).
