KoBold Metals is hiring a SVP of Finance to help prepare our global accounting, finance operations, and treasury functions for IPO. The right candidate will combine deep technical accounting expertise with strong strategic instincts and operational leadership.

Reporting to the CFO, the role will create and execute a roadmap for the company’s IPO, growing a finance function that can support a public company while staying as lean as possible. This will require building durable systems that allow small, highly capable teams to support an ever increasing scope.

The day-to-day environment at KoBold Metals is dynamic. Success requires a leader who brings structure to complexity, holds teams accountable, and maintains momentum amid change.

Responsibilities

IPO-Readiness and Execution

• Create and execute a roadmap for KoBold IPO-readiness and eventually shepherd the company through an IPO
• Build a controls environment that supports both rapid growth and public company readiness
• Align external stakeholders on public company readiness, including auditors, legal advisors, and regulators in each of the jurisdictions where we operate

Systems, Automation, and AI-Enabled Productivity

• Drive modern operations across the team with a focus on automation and AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and increase team capacity
• Guide selection and deployment of finance technology systems (e.g., ERP/accounting systems, payables, expenses, procurement, travel, etc.) that support our anticipated growth
• Foster a culture that treats process improvement as essential work, building repeatable mechanisms to identify and eliminate bottlenecks

Accounting, Finance Operations, and Treasury

• Oversee accounting financial statement preparation, and accounting policies
• Partner with FP&A to ensure clean financial data with a single source of truth
• Lead a lean, scalable finance operations team
• Oversee and scale global treasury operations including cash planning, cash controls, bank relationships, signatory policies, and overall cash governance

Leadership, Culture, and Business Partnership

• Develop a deep understanding of KoBold’s technology, operating model, and field activities, and translate that understanding into processes, controls, and insights
• Apply a commercial mindset to this function, understanding project goals, practical constraints, and the company’s broader objectives; then build operations that support those goals
• Maintain clear systems of accountability, measurable performance indicators, structured timelines, and a strong culture of ownership
• Partner cross-functionally with field operations, geoscience, engineering, G&A functions, and other executives to find ways to play an active role in improving business operations

Qualifications

• A great candidate:

• Brings experience preparing a company for an IPO
• Can successfully guide the company through an IPO and oversee a public company finance function
• Has a track record managing lean and efficient teams, with experience integrating AI into traditional finance workflows
• Has significant leadership experience in accounting and finance operations, with significant technical accounting expertise
• Is a creative problem solver who works hard, holds high standards, and treats people with respect and care
• Feels energized by KoBold Metals' mission, bringing optimism that lifts the team and builds belief
• Has experience managing teams in dynamic, high-growth environments with a high degree of accountability and execution quality
• Brings strong cross-functional communication and ability to align finance with commercial and operational needs
• Is curious to learn about all aspects of our business, including travel to exploration field operations and mine development operations
• Demonstrates integrity, strong judgment, and comfort operating with urgency and precision

Experience Level: executive Employment Type: full-time Workplace Type: remote Category: Finance Industry: Mining Salary Range: $250,000 - $300,000 plus equity and benefits Required Skills: [listed in the job posting] Preferred Skills: []

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The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role will be a Hybrid role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.

Accountable for Financial Planning and Analysis, business partnering, and finance operations maintaining clear financial controls and compliance.

Develop the financial frameworks for our commercial launches, including revenue forecasting, COGS analysis, and go-to-market spend optimisation.

Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, rolling quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning models, scaled by technology.

Build and maintain a detailed financial model to forecast future performance, report budget to actuals.

Influence key decisions by delivering high-value financial analysis that highlight root causes of variance, trends, and identify actionable opportunities to invest, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

Create actionable KPI dashboards specific to a commercial-stage diagnostic company, such as test volume, ASP, and COGS per test.

Increase the speed and efficiency of our FP&A efforts driving the timely delivery, quality, and transparency of information to support business decisions.

Proactively partner with the senior leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to align financial objectives with our business strategy and drive key decision-making.

Identify and manage financial risks monitoring market conditions, developing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing relevant programs.

Proactive collaboration with leaders within the finance organisation to align systems, processes, and initiatives to enable seamless support.

Drive the implementation, buildout, and continuous improvement of key financial systems, such as ERP, planning and budgeting systems, and business intelligence tools.

Champion the application of AI, machine learning, and automation to increase efficiency and enhance predictive accuracy in our models.

Lead financial diligence for potential partnerships, acquisitions, or strategic initiatives.

Participate in audit committee activities as needed.

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