Vice President of Finance

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is developing an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for driverless military and long-haul trucking applications. Kodiak’s unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception, scalability, and maintainability. The company autonomously delivers freight daily for its commercial customers across the Sun Belt states and for Atlas Energy in the Permian Basin. Kodiak also leverages its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Vice President (VP) of Finance will be a key leader in driving financial strategy and performance. As a strategic partner to the CFO, the VP of Finance will guide financial planning, lead strategic initiatives to support business growth, and play a critical role in, if not lead, investor relations. This highly visible role offers a unique opportunity to meaningfully shape the future of our financial operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, self-starter, effective communicator, brings a focus on continuous improvement, and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Own the operating plan, including quarterly/annual budgeting, long range planning as well as cash flow forecasting, and monthly reporting, including variance analysis.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support business objectives, including managing cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation.
• Drive financial discipline, fact-based decision-making, and financial visibility across the company.
• Develop insightful financial reporting and provide strategic guidance to senior management.
• Drive dialogue between key stakeholders to establish and evolve organizational KPIs.
• Lead the finance transformation for systems/processes, use of AI in financial analysis and reporting.
• Contribute heavily to, if not lead, investor relations activities by helping develop guidance for the Street, anticipate questions on quarterly results/guidance from the analysts/investors and provide necessary information to address the same.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including lenders.
• Drive mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.

• Leverage the strengths of the current finance team, clarify roles and responsibilities while further coaching and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and growth.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment and a culture that embraces continuous learning and professional growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus, with 13+ years of relevant FP&A experience, 5+ years of managerial experience and 3+ years of public company experience. Taking a company public a plus.
• Proven experience in finance leadership roles within the technology sector, driving financial performance and growth while achieving budget and cash forecasts. Hardware manufacturing, inventory management and SaaS experience pluses.
• Strong business and financial acumen, advanced proficiency in financial modeling and superb financial performance storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Possess a growth mindset and are comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced startup environment that will require you to create structure out of ambiguity, manage often competing priorities, and pivot quickly when circumstances change.
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, cultivator of collaboratively working relationships with teams across an organization.
• Forward-thinking, analytical and problem-solving mindset, drawn to building off of ambiguous and unsolved problems and “making it happen”.
• A highly entrepreneurial “roll up your sleeves” mentality.
• Attention to detail and strong strategic instincts. You are meticulous in ensuring your and others’ output is precise and error-free.
• This role is 75%+ in-person in our Mountain View, CA, office

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $250,000-$300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual salary ranges will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant U.S. national security statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. These statutes  may impose limitations on Kodiak's capacity to engage specific individuals in particular roles based on various national security-related criteria. Kodiak will provide sponsorship for eligible candidate's. Consequently, the eligibility for this position may hinge on Kodiak's verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. In accordance with these statutes , Kodiak may find it necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before disseminating its technologies to specific individuals. Should Kodiak determine that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate a license, prohibit the candidate from assuming this position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly retains the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative position unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application.