Senior Finance Analyst
Company: Kodiak
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a
leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and
more efficient future for all. The company has developed an
artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built
for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers
freight daily for its customers across the southern United States
using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first
known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless
semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial
self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous
capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. The finance team
partners with functions throughout Kodiak, providing financial
support and insights to enable the business to maximize operational
and financial outcomes. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst
and self-starter to join our team. This role reports to the VP of
Finance. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional
partners including engineering, supply chain, S&M and G&A
functions as well as the finance and accounting teams. This is a
key role in the CFO organization, influencing people throughout the
company to help secure the success of the company. If you love
getting into the weeds and multi-tasking, are a systems and
modeling guru, and are passionate about inspiring change and
business growth in a dynamic fast-paced environment, this role is
for you. What you’ll do: Play a major role in the short and long
term planning and reporting of the business Build and maintain
models to forecast and explain variances in cash flows, capex,
product costs, expenses, headcount, and revenue. Participate in the
accounting close Serve as an influential business partner by
developing and maintaining financial and operational models that
drive decision making in areas such as business development,
engineering, supply chain, marketing, HR, IT, and facilities
Convert financial and operational data into clear, actionable
insights through effective reporting, analysis, and presentation
Support strategic initiatives, purchases, and investments through
data-driven analyses Streamline financial processes by leveraging
automation and AI tools. Play a key role in FP&A system
implementation Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and analysis What
you’ll bring: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business,
economics, or a related field. MBA preferred 5 years experience in
finance, ideally with experience in FP&A at a public company
Superb proficiency in Excel model building, including advanced
functions, formulas, and pivot tables Experience using ERP, BI, and
other systems and tools to support model building, forecast
updates, and analytical reviews of results. Preferably experience
with SAP/S4 HANA. Experience with hardware, bills of materials,
product costing, and physical operations Thrive in a small team
environment with a strong aptitude for managing multiple projects
and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
for results Ability to recognize and implement process improvements
and build scalable solutions Excellent analytical, problem-solving,
and communication skills High standards of quality, accuracy, and
fidelity Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Confidence working with all levels of management What we offer:
Competitive compensation package including equity and annual
bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser
Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with
infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud
Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, &
Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and
generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in
Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a
fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability,
Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits -
Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass,
Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various
incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) The pay
range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon
Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting
pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location,
experience, relevant training, education, skill level and
performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes
base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range $150,000 - $160,000 USD At Kodiak, we strive
to build a diverse community working towards our common company
goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of
any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal
opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran
status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In
alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all
relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites.
Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be
limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and
eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a
candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship
status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a
candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship
status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the
position, or otherwise fall under national security-related
restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative
positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and
conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an
alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application.
If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible
candidates. We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in
the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation
process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and
candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made
by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the
ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the
platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool
(AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on
January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report
covering our use of Endorsed [here](
https://endorsed.com/local-law-144 ). By submitting your
application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed
by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If
you have any questions or would like to request a separate review
of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with
"Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.
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