Head of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Xpanner is redefining construction by empowering the people who build our world. We retrofit heavy machinery with easy-to-use software and Physical AI, tackling critical safety and productivity challenges on the ground. Through our subscription-based automation model (AaaS), we deliver task-specific, field-ready solutions that immediately maximize jobsite efficiency without massive upfront hardware costs. Backed by top-tier global venture capital and optimized by the industry's largest physical dataset, we are actively transforming renewable energy and infrastructure projects today. We don't just build abstract concepts— we put real, practical solutions to work in the field.

Join Xpanner as our first foundational US finance leader and build the function from scratch. You will wear many hats, owning a rare and comprehensive scope that spans running day-to-day operations (controllership, treasury, tax) to spearheading our IPO-readiness program. This is a foundational leadership role where you get to design our financial systems, partner closely with our Korea HQ, and scale your own team. 

How you'll make impact:

As the US Head of Finance, you will build the financial engine that drives Xpanner's rapid growth and path to IPO. You will own a high-impact mandate: establishing our daily operating finance (ERP, controllership, treasury) and leading end-to-end IPO readiness. By aligning closely with our Korea HQ and scaling a specialized US team, you will construct the critical infrastructure needed for our next major milestone  

Core Responsibilities :  

Controllership, Accounting & Tax  

• US GAAP Close & Revenue: Own the monthly and quarterly close process, including complex revenue recognition across hardware and subscription/RaaS models (ASC 606). 
• Cost & Inventory Accounting: Manage hardware COGS/BOM, inventory tracking, fixed-asset/capex accounting, and gross margin analysis. 
• Financial Operations & Systems: Oversee AP/AR and payroll cycles while driving ERP sophistication, building internal controls, and supporting external audits. 
• Tax & Transfer Pricing: Lead federal/multi-state tax compliance (Pillar 2, FIN 48), transfer pricing documentation, and R&D credits, directing external specialists as needed. 

Treasury & Financing  

• Treasury Management: Direct cash and FX management, establish investment and borrowing policies, and implement a Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrix. 
• Fleet & Corporate Financing: Manage bank credit facilities, equipment capital leases, and fleet financing strategies (ASC 842). 
• Tax & Transfer Pricing: Lead federal/multi-state tax compliance (Pillar 2, FIN 48), transfer pricing documentation, and R&D credits, directing external specialists as needed. 

IPO & Public-Company Readiness   

• Public-Company Reporting: Spearhead SEC-ready financial reporting, K-IFRS to US GAAP conversion, segment reporting, and fast-close (D+5–7) frameworks. 
• SOX & Internal Controls: Design the Risk-Control Matrix and ITGCs, implement management review controls, and drive Section 404(a) readiness. 
• Corporate Governance & Equity: Manage equity-compensation accounting (Carta), establish foundational governance (independent board readiness, SOX 301 whistleblower program), and help shape our equity story and metrics. 

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Founder's mentality: Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable building processes, policies, and teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 
• Experience as a Finance leader with ops-first controllership experience at a hard-tech, robotics, or manufacturing company. 
• Deep US GAAP fluency across revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost / inventory accounting, and leasing (ASC 842). 
• Hands-on experience with treasury, debt / leasing, and equipment or fleet financing. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Direct experience leading or playing a key role in a US IPO or public-company readiness process. 
• Proficient in Korean to be able to communicate with Korea HQ stakeholders 
• Background in construction tech, construction equipment, or other capital-equipment businesses. 

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a fast-growing company helping modernize one of the world's largest industries through construction automation and intelligent equipment technology. 
• Play a foundational role in a high-growth U.S. operation, where you will have direct ownership in building, scaling, and optimizing processes across the organization. 
• Drive high-impact initiatives by partnering closely with cross-functional teams and leadership in a dynamic, unified environment. 
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, retirement plan, and flexible work environment.