A rapidly growing robotics company in Hamilton is seeking a Financial Controller to own the accounting cycle and implement financial controls. This foundational role offers exposure to executive leadership and a clear growth path into finance leadership. Candidates should have 4+ years in accounting or finance, strong experience with financial reporting, and advanced Excel skills. A CPA designation is preferred. The position requires initial on-site presence with opportunities for hybrid work as the team matures. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A pioneering drone technology company based in Hamilton, Ontario, is looking for a Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for a custom drone system. You will work within a small R&D team, focusing on coding (Python/C++/Rust), debugging, and building new features for various devices. Ideal candidates are self-directed problem solvers with strong teamwork skills and experience in a start-up environment. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (fully on-premises position)Experience: 2+ yearsCompany OverviewSkygauge has reinvented the drone to perform work not possible with drones today. Our drone performs inspections and repairs at height 5-10x faster while workers remain safely on the ground. Our patented thrust-vectoring technology is used on a custom robotic solution where everything is designed in-house.About the JobSoftware Engineering role is responsible for developing and maintaining software for a custom and proprietary drone system as part of a small R&D team. This includes:Maintaining a Python / C++ / Rust codebaseMaintaining networks for microcontrollers and computersDebugging code and analyzing flight logsBuilding new features for the drone, remote controller, inspection computer, and other devicesBringing up new iterations of devicesAbout YouYou are ready and willing to work in a start-up environment. You are a high-performance, motivated and self-directed individual. You are confident in your skills, communicate well, and able to quickly learn new skills as they are needed. You know how to ask for help, use your resources, and work ruthlessly as a problem solver to get to your goal.Required SkillsStrong teamwork and communication skills.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Experience with microcontrollers, including Arduino-based systemsExperience with communication protocols (UART, I2C, CANBus, Ethernet, etc.)Preferred SkillsRobotics or drone industry experienceUnderstanding of dynamics and control systems, as well as robotics log analysisExperience with Ubuntu Linux operating systemsFlashing and uploading firmwareAdvanced Git usageExperience with HITL testing and simulationDocumentation and systems designBachelor's degree in Engineering.Other RequirementsValid driver's licenseWilling to work in-person with our team at the Skygauge HQ #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Skygauge RoboticsSkygauge Robotics is redefining industrial work at height through advanced drone technology. Our proprietary thrust-vectoring drones enable inspections and surface work 5–10x faster while keeping workers safely on the ground. We are a venture-backed company with blue-chip adoption across oil and gas, energy, and industrial markets, working with some of the world’s largest operators and asset owners. The company is scaling rapidly to meet strong global demand.The OpportunityThis is a foundational role for a hands-on, strategic finance professional. In the first 6–12 months, the Financial Controller will personally own accounting, controls, and reporting. Over time, this role will evolve into Head of Finance / Director of Finance, including building and leading the finance team.You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team and play a central role in establishing financial discipline, transparency, and scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the full accounting cycle including bookkeeping, monthly close, and financial statements.Implement financial controls, policies, and approval workflows.Manage cash, treasury, and liquidity planning.Build cost accounting and inventory controls for a hardware business.Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Prepare management, board, and investor reporting.Manage relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors.Select, implement, and manage finance systems and ERP as the company scales.Hire and lead the finance team as growth requires.QualificationsRequired4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financeStrong hands-on experience with financial reporting and month-end closeExperience with cost accounting and inventory management.Advanced Excel skills; strong experience with QuickBooksExperience working in a start-up, scale-up, or small team environment.Comfortable building systems and processes from scratchPreferredCPA designationExperience in hardware, manufacturing, or inventory-driven businesses.Experience with SR&ED or government R&D grants.Work EnvironmentOn-site presence required initially due to hardware and operational complexity.Hybrid work as systems and team mature.Why Join Skygauge RoboticsBe the first finance hire at a fast-growing robotics company.Build and lead the finance function from the ground up.Direct exposure to executive leadership, board, and investorsClear growth path into a senior finance leadership roleEmployee Stock Option Plan #J-18808-Ljbffr
