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Torc Robotics · 19 hours ago

Chief Financial Officer

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$409K/yr - $491K/yr

15+ years exp

Torc Robotics is a leader in autonomous driving technology, focused on developing software for automated trucks. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy, support commercialization, and drive long-term growth while collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team.

Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Shape and execute the enterprise financial strategy aligned to our path to commercialization

Provide clear, data-driven insights that inform decision-making and resource allocation across the company

Lead and develop a high-performing organization capable of supporting rapid growth

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range modeling across an R&D-heavy, capital-intensive environment

Build scalable financial systems, processes and tools that support transition from development to commercial operations

Oversee accounting, audit, tax, treasury, and internal controls across US and Canadian operations

Support efforts like capital raise, debt management, and partnership creation

Communicate commercial strategy, milestones and associated financial outlook to varied audiences from investors to potential investors and other relevant stakeholders

Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Operations and Technology to model unit economics, lead the cost of commercialization, pricing frameworks, and customer scaling

Qualification

Financial strategyFinancial planningInvestor relationsAccounting complianceCapital markets expertiseR&D budget managementAutonomous systems experienceAnalytical skillsStrategic modelingLicensed CPAPublic accounting experienceWorkday FinancialsExceptional communication

Required

15+ years of experience in finance leadership roles; at least 5 years at the executive level

Demonstrated experience supporting a company through its path to commercialization—from R&D and prototyping through validation, launch readiness, and early revenue operations

Experience managing large-scale R&D budgets ($250M+) and translating engineering milestones into financial impacts

Proven capital markets, investor relations, and fundraising expertise

Experience leading in pre-revenue or early-commercialization environments

Strong understanding of multi-state U.S. and Canadian financial and compliance requirements

Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic modeling skills