Controller at Apera AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Robotics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience, preference for experience in tech industry
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, administration, or similar
CPA designation
Netsuite and Hubspot experience are assets
Preference for candidates with operational, inventory experience
Proven experience as lead in SaaS accounting and associated metrics
Proven experience in developing meaningful PowerPoint presentations from financial data (e.g., extracting message and summary from Excel sheets)
Proven experience leading a team through example ("walk the talk")
Believes in, and mentors “own your stuff" as a commitment
Work environment: in-office

Responsibilities

Running day-to-day operations, including AR, AP, payroll, cash management
Manage financial month-end close process and prepare related working papers
Manage month end and quarterly internal, investor and board reporting
Oversee the order to cash cycle with customers
Preparation of semi-monthly payroll
Review and supervision of all Accounts Payable, including procurement
Oversee inventory management, including relationship with 3rd party logistics partner
Manage various treasury activities such as cash management, investments, loans
Establish best practices in business processes, procedures, and internal controls
Assist in the development of accounting and company policies
(Along with the CFO), own development and implementation of sustainable, repeatable financial and operational processes in anticipation of Company growth
Continuous process improvement on recent NetSuite and Hubspot implementations
Oversee company-wide spend management platform Brex, including credit card and travel to ensure compliance with company policies
Facilitate financial reviews, tax reporting, and future audits by external CPA firms
Monthly, quarterly, and annual filings with various governmental agencies
Loading detailed budget into Netsuite, preparing detailed budget to actual analysis
Preparation of monthly forecast to actual and board package
Assist in quarterly and annual revenue forecasting and budgeting
Experience in development and real time dashboard reporting using relevant tools
Effectively use BI tools and dashboards
Be an effective business partner for the Sales, Support, Customer Success, and Engineering organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ARAPPayrollCash ManagementMonth-End CloseFinancial ReportingOrder to CashInventory ManagementTreasuryBoard Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Controller role remote or based in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for the Controller position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key responsibilities and skills are needed for the Controller role?

The role requires hands-on management of day-to-day financial operations like AR, AP, payroll, cash management, month-end closes, reporting, inventory, treasury, NetSuite, Hubspot, and Brex, plus strategic work on processes, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.

What is the company culture like at Apera AI?

Apera AI is an innovative Vancouver-based startup led by an experienced team from high-growth companies in robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing, focused on driving organizational excellence in a rapidly growing environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the Controller position at Apera AI?

A strong candidate is a strategic, hands-on, entrepreneurial financial leader ready for a 75% hands-on, 25% strategic role, with expertise in financial operations, process improvement, NetSuite/Hubspot/Brex, and partnering on growth strategies.

Apera AI

AI-powered 3D vision systems for automation

About Apera AI

Apera AI specializes in automation solutions using advanced AI-powered vision technology. Their main product is the 4D Vision Platform, which processes visual information at a speed of up to 2Hz, allowing for rapid and accurate 3D vision systems. This technology enables robots to perform tasks like picking and placing objects with sub-millimeter accuracy, ensuring they can do so correctly on the first attempt without needing to regrip. Apera AI stands out from competitors by focusing on high-speed and precise automation, catering specifically to the manufacturing and logistics sectors where efficiency is critical. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and reduce downtime for their clients by providing tailored vision intelligence solutions that improve operational effectiveness.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$3.7MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Emerging competitors like XYZ Robotics threaten Apera AI's market share.

Tech giants' advancements in machine learning could outpace Apera AI's technology.

Rapid technological changes may render Apera AI's current technology obsolete.

Differentiation

Apera AI's 4D Vision offers sub-millimeter pose estimation accuracy.

Apera Vue is robot-agnostic, compatible with various popular robot brands.

Apera AI provides the fastest 3D vision systems with a cycle time of up to 2Hz.

Upsides

Growing demand for cobots requires advanced vision systems like Apera's.

AI-driven quality control systems in manufacturing boost demand for precise vision technology.

Rising interest in AI-powered vision systems for logistics automation enhances Apera's market potential.

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