Job Title:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Financial Business Partner (BP) / Financial Controller

Location: Hybrid (Silicon Valley-based company, preference for U.S.-based candidates)
Employment Type: Full-Time /Part-Time (Flexible)
Industry: Smart Home, IoT/AIoT, Consumer Electronics

About Us

We are a Silicon Valley-based innovator in the smart home industry, specializing in AIoT-enabled hardware solutions. With full vertical integration—R&D, manufacturing, sales, and warehousing, we've been staying as the top listed sellers in US market, and we are scaling our product portfolio to bring more residential and commertial smart solutions to U.S. market. Join us to shape the future of connected living!

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & IPO Preparation
Develop and execute short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with IPO readiness (SEC compliance, GAAP reporting, investor roadshows).
Restructure financial systems, KPIs, and controls to meet public company standards.
Partner with external auditors, legal advisors, and investment banks.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for R&D, manufacturing, and sales operations.
Analyze unit economics, COGS, and inventory turnover to optimize profitability.
Build scenario models for new product launches (www.UTEC.life) and market expansion.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Drive Series B+ fundraising (VC, PE, or strategic investors) with a focus on IoT/smart home verticals.
Manage investor communications, pitch decks, and due diligence processes.
Evaluate M&A opportunities for technology or market expansion.
Operational Finance & Compliance
Oversee accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance (U.S. and international).
Implement ERP/PLM system enhancements for end-to-end financial visibility.
Optimize warehousing/logistics cost structures and inventory valuation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with R&D teams to align financial goals with AIoT product roadmaps.
Advise sales teams on pricing strategies and channel profitability.
Support supply chain risk management and manufacturing cost reduction.

Qualifications

Education: MBA/CPA/CMA or equivalent; CFA a plus.
Experience:
10+ years in finance leadership roles, with 3+ years in IoT, smart hardware, or consumer tech.
Proven track record in U.S.-based tech fundraising (Series B+ or IPO).
Expertise in GAAP, SEC reporting, and SaaS/hardware hybrid revenue models.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel/Power BI; ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks).
Familiarity with IoT/AIoT ecosystems (e.g., AWS IoT, Matter Protocol).
Soft Skills:
Strategic thinker with operational rigor.
Exceptional communication for investor and cross-team collaboration.

Why Join us?

Lead financial strategy for a vertically integrated smart home disruptor.
Equity compensation aligned with IPO milestones.
Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a 1-page financial strategy memo (outlining IoT hardware scaling challenges), and IPO/fundraising case studies to tracy.ken@xthings.com with subject line “CFO Application – [Your Name]”.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $10,000.00 per month

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Work Location: Remote

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