About Skygauge Robotics
Skygauge Robotics is redefining industrial work at height through advanced drone technology. Our proprietary thrust-vectoring drones enable inspections and surface work 5–10x faster while keeping workers safely on the ground. We are a venture-backed company with blue-chip adoption across oil and gas, energy, and industrial markets, working with some of the world’s largest operators and asset owners. The company is scaling rapidly to meet strong global demand.
The Opportunity
This is a foundational role for a hands-on, strategic finance professional. In the first 6–12 months, the Financial Controller will personally own accounting, controls, and reporting. Over time, this role will evolve into Head of Finance / Director of Finance, including building and leading the finance team.
You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team and play a central role in establishing financial discipline, transparency, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full accounting cycle including bookkeeping, monthly close, and financial statements.
- Implement financial controls, policies, and approval workflows.
- Manage cash, treasury, and liquidity planning.
- Build cost accounting and inventory controls for a hardware business.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Prepare management, board, and investor reporting.
- Manage relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors.
- Select, implement, and manage finance systems and ERP as the company scales.
- Hire and lead the finance team as growth requires.
Qualifications
Required
4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financeStrong hands-on experience with financial reporting and month-end closeExperience with cost accounting and inventory management.Advanced Excel skills; strong experience with QuickBooksExperience working in a start-up, scale-up, or small team environment.Comfortable building systems and processes from scratchPreferred
CPA designationExperience in hardware, manufacturing, or inventory-driven businesses.Experience with SR&ED or government R&D grants.Work Environment
On-site presence required initially due to hardware and operational complexity.Hybrid work as systems and team mature.Why Join Skygauge Robotics
Be the first finance hire at a fast-growing robotics company.Build and lead the finance function from the ground up.Direct exposure to executive leadership, board, and investorsClear growth path into a senior finance leadership roleEmployee Stock Option Plan#J-18808-Ljbffr