5.05 Senior Finance Manager

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.

FieldAI is looking for a full time Senior Accounting and Controlling professional to join our growing team. This position will report directly to the CFO and be responsible for managing and improving accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving the company's budgeting and projections. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a startup environment, have hands-on experience with Brex and QuickBooks, and a strong ability to collaborate across departments to support the business and technology teams.

• Establish and improve accounting processes and systems: Establish and maintain efficient accounting processes, ensuring best practices for financial controls.
• Manage daily administration for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR): Oversee day-to-day administration AP/AR operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Monthly Closing and Reporting: Lead the monthly closing process, prepare and review financial documents including the Income Statement (IS), Cash Flow Statement (CFS), and Balance Sheet (BS).
• Budgeting and Projections: Work closely with the business and tech teams to create accurate budgets and financial projections for company growth and team expansion.
• Tax Submission and Compliance: Oversee all tax-related filings and submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. Collaborate with tax accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• 5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, or finance-related roles.
• Proven ability to manage the monthly closing process and financial reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial projections.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and submission processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a startup environment and supporting a growing organization.

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $300,000 annual), but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™ set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision — innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We’re seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Mission Viejo (Irvine adjacent), Southern California and have US based and global teammates. 

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $70,000 - $300,000