Senior Financial Accountant

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Software
The Role
Lead financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, financial close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting for robotics manufacturing, internal controls, audits, tax coordination, cash and treasury management, and finance system improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Agile Robots is a global leader in industrial and humanoid robotics, innovating with advanced AI and automation technologies to transform manufacturing and workforce environments. As we expand our footprint and scale operations, we are seeking a skilled Financial Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions for our dynamic and fast-growing organization

Role Overview: The Senior Financial Accountant will oversee the company's financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making. This position is critical in establishing strong internal controls, driving financial process improvements, and aligning finance operations with Agile Robots' strategic vision. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams, bridging technology and finance in a cutting-edge robotics environment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial close processes
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support business growth
  • Develop and maintain cost accounting systems that reflect the complexities of robotics manufacturing and R&D
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate external audits and tax filings with advisors
  • Drive finance system improvements and automation initiatives
  • Manage cash flow, treasury operations, and financial risk mitigation
  • Support cross-functional projects and provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives

Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management roles, preferably within technology, manufacturing, or robotics industries
  • Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial software implementations
  • Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing finance teams
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Experience in compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination
  • Familiarity with R&D accounting, project cost tracking, and capex management is a plus

Benefits

Why Join?

You will be one of the first members of our US finance team, with unique visibility into the growth of a global robotics powerhouse. You will have the autonomy to build and define how our US financial operations run from the ground up, partnering directly with leadership to shape the company's future

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, and 401k
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in cutting-edge robotics technology

Agile Robots is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management roles
  • Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial software implementations
  • Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing finance teams
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Experience in compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination
  • Familiarity with R&D accounting, project cost tracking, and capex management
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The Company
HQ: Munchen
283 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

At Agile Robots we are bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the real world. We are a spin-off of the German Aerospace Center and are developing the next generation of intelligent robots. To this end, we not only develop robotic hardware such as arms and hands but also the intelligent software behind it. Our ultimate goal is to make robots more intelligent, enabling humans to work even closer with their robotic assistants and to deploy robots in even more application scenarios. We are already engineering solutions for medical robotics, consumer electronics manufacturing, and other domains. Agile Robots SE - Staffelseestraße 8 - 81477 Munich - Germany Privacy Policy: https://www.agile-robots.com/privacy-policy/ Imprint: https://www.agile-robots.com/imprint/

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