Jobs · Finance · Massachusetts

Head of Finance

Motion Recruitment · Woburn, MA · 4 mo ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true CFO-successor track position with a clear path to executive leadership within 12–24 months. The organization is looking for a hands-on finance leader who can operate strategically with executives and investors while also building scalable processes internally.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial operations, FP&A, controllership, treasury, compliance, and investor reporting
  • Drive financial rigor and improve operational visibility
  • Build the systems needed to support rapid expansion
  • Directly involved in board-level decision making, fundraising strategy, commercial scaling, and long-term organizational growth

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
  • Strong background in FP&A, controllership, treasury, and financial operations
  • Experience within venture-backed startups, robotics, hardware, manufacturing, SaaS, or technology environments
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and audit-ready financial reporting
  • Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, and board reporting
  • Knowledge of equity administration, cap table management, and 409A valuation processes
  • Experience overseeing external auditors, tax providers, and banking relationships
  • Ability to build and improve financial controls and operational processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Skills

  • CPA designation preferred
  • Experience supporting Series B/C or later-stage startup growth
  • Background working with hardware, AI, robotics, or operationally intensive businesses
  • Experience implementing ERP, accounting, or financial planning systems
  • Familiarity with investor relations and board-level communication
  • Experience building and scaling finance teams in high-growth environments
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)

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