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Director of Finance

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$180k/yr

Senior+$109M raised

Liquid Instruments builds next-generation test and measurement technology for engineers and scientists pushing the boundaries of discovery. Founded by scientists from the Australian National University, with research roo…

Skills: Financial Strategy, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, GAAP

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Director of Finance

Liquid Instruments

San Diego, California, United States • On-site

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  • $150k–$180k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate, postgraduate degree
  • Competitive Base Salary, Equity Participation, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) With Company Match, Paid Vacation
  • Posted 11d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and compliance to ensure the organization's financial health. Provide leadership to the finance team and support executive decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience and a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Professional certifications like CPA, CMA, or an MBA are preferred.

Full job description

Liquid Instruments builds next-generation test and measurement technology for engineers and scientists pushing the boundaries of discovery.

Founded by scientists from the Australian National University, with research roots connected to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Liquid Instruments grew out of advanced physics and instrumentation research. Today, the company applies deep expertise in high-speed digital signal processing to deliver software-defined test and measurement platforms that replace racks of traditional lab equipment with a single, reconfigurable device—combining flexibility, performance, and cost efficiency through FPGA-based hardware and intuitive software.

Liquid Instruments operates globally, with teams in San Diego, California and Canberra, Australia. We are a growing, venture-backed company with a collaborative, technically curious culture that values ownership, clarity, and impact across time zones.

The Role

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations, strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance. This role provides financial leadership, supports executive decision-making, and ensures the organization's financial health and sustainability.

This role reports to the CFO.

What You’ll Do

Financial Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Support long-term business planning and growth initiatives.
  • Evaluate financial risks and opportunities.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Manage US budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
  • Monitor financial performance against plans and recommend corrective actions.
  • Deliver insights and analytics to support business decisions.
  • Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP).
  • Coordinate external audits and regulatory filings.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.

Cash Management

  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
  • Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.
  • Develop strategies to optimize cash management.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
  • Lead risk management initiatives.
  • Maintain effective internal control frameworks.

Team Leadership

  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Support talent development and succession planning.

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
  • Proven track record supporting growth, scaling operations, and strategic planning.
  • Experience collaborating with Sales and Marketing leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working across global teams and time zones
  • Experience with managing implementation of financial management systems

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity participation in a venture-backed company
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (100% employee premiums covered)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Four weeks paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • A collaborative, global team environment with significant room for growth

Salary

  • $150,000 to $180,000 annually

Related keywords

FinanceAccountingFP&AGAAPCPACMAMBAFinancial GovernanceLiquidityWorking CapitalVenture-BackedStrategic PlanningFinancial DashboardsExternal AuditsRegulatory Filings

About Liquid Instruments

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A modern approach to test and measurement

Industry
Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Diego, California
LinkedIn followers
6,612
Total funding
$109M

Most test environments are unique and require customized configuration and careful optimization of multiple instruments, adding cost and time upfront and throughout the test cycle. Liquid Instruments’ reconfigurable Moku is the only test solution that is engineered and optimized for friction-free customization in both simple tests and complex multi-instrument environments. In hundreds of labs around the world, Moku has accelerated the timeline of crossing from idea to implementation by an order of magnitude, reducing the time and cost of advanced research and development. Because our reconfigurable Moku test solutions are engineered by a team of distinguished research scientists to be easy to use and versatile, they deliver efficiency gains in the most complex test scenarios today and meet your ongoing needs in the future. Experience Moku cost-free by requesting a demo today at liquidinstruments.com.

Offices: 12526 High Bluff Dr, Suite 150, San Diego, California 92130, US · 243 Northbourne Avenue, Suite 1, Level 1, Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory 2602, AU

Test and Measurement EquipmentFPGAsPhasemetersWaveform GeneratorsSpectrum AnalyzersOscilloscopesLock-in AmplifiersData LoggersBode AnalyzersPID Controllers
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About Liquid Instruments

LinkedInVisit site

A modern approach to test and measurement

Industry
Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Diego, California
LinkedIn followers
6,612
Total funding
$109M

Most test environments are unique and require customized configuration and careful optimization of multiple instruments, adding cost and time upfront and throughout the test cycle. Liquid Instruments’ reconfigurable Moku is the only test solution that is engineered and optimized for friction-free customization in both simple tests and complex multi-instrument environments. In hundreds of labs around the world, Moku has accelerated the timeline of crossing from idea to implementation by an order of magnitude, reducing the time and cost of advanced research and development. Because our reconfigurable Moku test solutions are engineered by a team of distinguished research scientists to be easy to use and versatile, they deliver efficiency gains in the most complex test scenarios today and meet your ongoing needs in the future. Experience Moku cost-free by requesting a demo today at liquidinstruments.com.

Offices: 12526 High Bluff Dr, Suite 150, San Diego, California 92130, US · 243 Northbourne Avenue, Suite 1, Level 1, Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory 2602, AU

Test and Measurement EquipmentFPGAsPhasemetersWaveform GeneratorsSpectrum AnalyzersOscilloscopesLock-in AmplifiersData LoggersBode AnalyzersPID Controllers
View all jobs at Liquid Instruments

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