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Lucid Bots · 2 hours ago

Director of Finance

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Lucid Bots Inc. is an AI robotics company focused on building productive and responsible robots. The Director of Finance will lead the financial planning, accounting, controls, and reporting functions, partnering with various departments to improve margins and guide strategic financial decisions.

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Responsibilities

Lead annual planning, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario modeling

Own long-term financial models aligned with company goals and capital strategy

Deliver clear financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, leadership team, and the board

Oversee monthly close, consolidations, and internal reporting

Strengthen financial controls, policies, and compliance frameworks

Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain readiness for external audits or future fundraising

Manage relationships with auditors, tax partners, and financial institutions

Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on COGS, unit economics, and capital planning

Support pricing decisions, product cost analysis, and margin improvement initiatives

Collaborate with People Operations on headcount planning and compensation modeling

Provide financial guidance on new product introductions, vendor negotiations, and strategic investments

Support the CEO in future fundraising processes, including financial modeling, due diligence preparation, and investor communications

Evaluate and manage financing options such as equipment financing, venture debt, credit facilities, and strategic capital partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with lenders, financing partners, and potential investors

Ensure financial systems, reporting, and controls remain investor-ready and aligned with long-term capital strategy

Own financial systems, including ERP usage (Acumatica experience preferred)

Drive automation to improve reporting speed, accuracy, and data integrity

Establish scalable, repeatable financial processes and operating cadences

Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing Finance & Accounting team

Set clear expectations and develop future leaders within the organization

Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisGAAP ComplianceERP ExperienceFinancial ModelingCost AccountingFinancial ReportingTeam LeadershipAnalytical RigorCommunication SkillsCollaboration