Head of Finance

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 whistle blower 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…