Shinkei Systems (YC W22) builds robotics to produce Michelin-grade fish at commodity costs.

Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: El Segundo, CA

About Shinkei Systems:

Shinkei builds robots to produce Michelin grade fish at commodity costs. We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to scale our finance operations, lead M&A, and support aggressive growth plans to transform an archaic industry.

This key role is responsible for driving financial performance, managing financial risks, optimizing cash flow, and guiding the company’s long-term financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Management:

• Lead and manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes to ensure effective cash flow, timely payments, and credit management.
• Implement and refine internal controls and best practices to enhance payment accuracy and processing efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve collections and optimize vendor relationships, including negotiating favorable terms.

2. Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Drive the creation and management of comprehensive financial plans, forecasts, and budgets aligned with organizational objectives.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior leadership, focusing on continuous financial improvement.
• Oversee the cash collection cycle to ensure liquidity and optimize working capital.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and long-term financial forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor financial performance against the budget, adjusting forecasts as needed, and provide recommendations to the executive team.

4. Treasury and Cash Management:

• Oversee cash liquidity, ensuring optimal cash levels for operational needs and investments.
• Manage debt obligations, evaluate new debt opportunities, and optimize the company’s capital structure.

5. Strategic Financial Opportunities:

• Identify, assess, and evaluate strategic investment opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and capital projects.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and post-merger integration planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to assess capital project feasibility, ROI, and the impact on the company’s financial health.

6. Stakeholder and Investor Relations:

• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and updates for the board, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to secure equity or debt financing as required, collaborating with banks, investors, and agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CFA, or similar professional certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, with expertise in financial planning, AR/AP management, risk management, and strategic finance.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Experience in M&A, LBOs, capital project analysis, and risk management is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

We program and deploy large fleets of industrial robots using deep learning at every step. We implement of mixture of engineering techniques ranging from vanguard computer vision models to knee-deep mechanical engineering fabrication.

Our team is growing, and we're open for the best and brightest mechanical and software engineers with a background in autonomous systems/robotics/AI.

Come help us rebuild the world's supply chains from the ground up.