Head of Finance & Operations

Head of Finance & Operations Job Description Join Vivid Machines , a venture-backed company building the intelligence layer for specialty crop production. From the orchard to the packing line, Vivid’s AI-powered multispectral cameras scan every tree and fruit in real time - helping growers reduce inputs, optimize labor, and produce food more efficiently and sustainably. Our systems are already operating on farms across multiple continents, supporting the producers behind fruit sold at retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Wegmans. As we continue to scale globally, we’re looking for a full-time senior finance leader - someone excited to continue to build the financial and operational backbone of the company. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial engine of a fast-growing company operating at the intersection of AI, hardware, and agriculture . If you love building systems, thinking strategically about growth, and getting your hands dirty along the way - keep reading. The Role We’re looking for a hands-on Head of Finance & Operations to build and lead our finance function while overseeing key operational areas including HR and internal operations. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team, partner with department heads across the business, and interact directly with the Board of Directors. This isn’t a traditional “controller” role. You’ll be a strategic operator responsible for continuing to build the financial infrastructure that enables the company to scale . This role is ideal for a CPA with startup experience who wants to grow into a CFO seat over the next couple of years. What You’ll Do Finance & Strategic Planning Own company-wide financial planning and analysis, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and long-range modelling Manage cash flow, runway planning, and capital strategy Build clear KPI dashboards and operational metrics that drive decision-making Partner with Sales leadership on ARR forecasting, pricing strategy, and deal structure Support gross margin optimization across hardware and recurring software revenue Lead monthly close, financial reporting, and performance analysis Prepare Board and investor reporting materials Support fundraising, diligence, and investor conversations Accounting, Compliance & Controls Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting Ensure compliance with GAAP and Canadian tax regulations Manage audits and reviews, government funding compliance, and grant reporting (SR&ED, etc.) Implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting processes Hardware, Assets & Unit Economics Our business combines hardware deployment with recurring software revenue, which creates unique operational and financial complexity. Build systems to track and manage physical assets, inventory, and deployed equipment Develop unit economics models that reflect hardware + software margins Improve working capital efficiency and cost visibility Partner with operations and supply chain on COGS tracking and margin improvement Experience in hardware, manufacturing, leasing models, or asset-heavy businesses is highly valuable. Operations & HR Oversight In addition to finance, this role will oversee core operational infrastructure including HR and other operational areas of the business. Responsibilities include: Overseeing payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations Supporting headcount planning and compensation strategy Helping implement lightweight but scalable internal processes Partnering with leadership on organizational planning and operational discipline What we’re looking for Curious, fast-paced and love to learn CPA required 6–12+ years of finance experience Experience working in a high-growth startup or scaling company Strong modeling skills - you’ve built financial models from scratch Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-moving environments Understand SaaS metr ... (truncated, view full listing at source)