At Perceptive Automata we use our understanding of human behavior, computer vision, and machine learning to make autonomous vehicles safer for people on and near the road.

We are hiring a Finance & Operations Manager to partner with our team in managing our financial operations and guide Perceptive Automata’s administrative needs. Reporting to the CEO, this role will provide a range of financial and operational support to the company. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide range of office, accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, vendor management and operational tasks.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and Payroll
• Budget tracking and coordination for the company, projects, and contractors. Updating quarterly and annual financial projections.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Recommend, oversee and manage the company expense process
• Maintain and manage insurance coverage and policies
• Initiate and manage reporting requirements for grants and prepare proposals for additional grants when needed
• Manage R&D purchasing, purchase requests, checks, mail, and packages

Operation Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the office: purchasing office supplies, lunch ordering, credit card expense tracking, etc.
• Act as primary point of contact for building management

Strong Preferred Skills and Background:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 3-5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Strong interpersonal skills – effectively interacts with all levels of staff and external contacts
• Proven ability to lead and work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and build consensus within multidisciplinary teams
• Self-starter with an eye for detail

Benefits:

• Year-End week-long shutdown, 3 weeks paid vacation & 11 holidays
• 100% Premium paid health insurance
• Monthly transit or parking benefit provided by Perceptive Automata
• Flexible WFH policies during COVID
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts
• Health care reimbursement account (50% or more of your deductible covered by Perceptive Automata) 
• Eye & dental insurance
• Flexible maternal & paternal leave
• Equity-based compensation
• Efficient 401K plan

Perks:

• Modern urban office space with natural light and greenery
• Lunch provided daily by local restaurants
• Unlimited healthy snacks & beverages
• Journal clubs, guest speakers & learning opportunities
• In-office gaming, board games & books
• Office lending library
• Company outings
• Diverse events organized by team members on an ad-hoc basis 

Company Overview:

Perceptive Automata is a machine learning and computer vision company started by Harvard and MIT scientists that is developing a novel approach to help make autonomous vehicles safer for others on (or near) the road. We are supported by top Silicon Valley investors and global car makers and are growing rapidly in response to increasing demand for this technology.

At Perceptive Automata, we pride ourselves on maintaining an innovative culture that depends on diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes new team members with all experiences and perspectives. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we encourage you to apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.