Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Financial Systems

at Serve Robotics

🏢 About Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics is pioneering sustainable food delivery through zero-emissions, self-driving robots, positioning itself at the intersection of robotics, AI, and green technology. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge innovation that addresses urban logistics challenges while promoting environmental sustainability—ideal for those passionate about tech-driven social impact.

About This Role

As Manager, Financial Systems, you'll be the operational backbone for Serve Robotics' financial infrastructure, managing NetSuite, ZipHQ, FloQast, and banking applications to ensure data accuracy and system reliability. This role is critical as the company scales, directly supporting FP&A, tax, and compliance needs while enabling data-driven decisions for a high-growth robotics startup.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves troubleshooting system issues in NetSuite or banking applications, configuring updates for FP&A tools, and collaborating with finance teams to ensure data consistency for monthly closes. You might also design a new dashboard in NetSuite to track robot deployment costs or review SOX controls ahead of an audit, all while supporting Serve's mission-driven growth.

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🎯 Who Serve Robotics Is Looking For

  • Has 6–8 years of hands-on experience administering finance systems (NetSuite is mandatory), preferably in a global or scaling tech environment.
  • Demonstrates deep practical knowledge of SOX compliance and can design/maintain systems that meet audit requirements in a fast-paced startup.
  • Possesses strong technical aptitude in system configurations, troubleshooting, and optimization, with a background in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • Is proactive in creating reports/dashboards that translate financial data into actionable insights for a robotics or hardware-focused company.

📝 Tips for Applying to Serve Robotics

1

Highlight specific NetSuite administration experience—mention modules used, customization projects, or integrations with tools like ZipHQ/FloQast.

2

Emphasize any experience in hardware, robotics, or logistics industries, as Serve's business model involves physical assets and supply chain complexities.

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Detail your SOX compliance work: describe processes you've implemented or audited, especially for a growing company.

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Showcase examples where you optimized financial systems to support team scaling or automated reporting for decision-making.

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Tailor your resume to include keywords like 'FP&A systems,' 'tax systems,' 'banking applications,' and 'global organization' to align with the job description.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express enthusiasm for Serve Robotics' mission of sustainable, autonomous delivery and how your systems expertise can support their zero-emissions goals.", 'Provide a concise example of a time you managed or optimized financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) during a period of company growth or SOX audit.', 'Explain how your technical background in Information Systems/Computer Science enables you to troubleshoot and configure systems effectively.', 'Mention your ability to create dashboards or reports that provide insights for strategic decisions in a tech-driven environment.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Serve Robotics' technology: watch demos of their self-driving robots and understand how they operate in urban environments.
  • → Read about their partnerships (e.g., with Uber Eats or other delivery platforms) to grasp their market positioning and scaling plans.
  • → Investigate the company's funding history and growth trajectory to anticipate the finance team's evolving needs.
  • → Review industry trends in autonomous delivery and sustainability to discuss how financial systems can support innovation.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience administering NetSuite in a SOX-compliant environment—what challenges did you face?
2 How would you ensure data accuracy across NetSuite, ZipHQ, and FloQast as Serve Robotics expands globally?
3 Describe a time you optimized a financial system to support a growing finance team; what metrics improved?
4 What do you know about Serve Robotics' business model, and how might financial systems support its hardware/robotics operations?
5 How do you stay updated on system/software updates for tools like NetSuite, and how do you manage user training during transitions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without highlighting specific NetSuite or SOX experience—this role requires deep, hands-on expertise.
  • Overlooking the hardware/robotics aspect; failing to connect financial systems to physical asset management or supply chain logistics.
  • Not demonstrating an understanding of startup dynamics—avoid overly rigid processes that don't suit a scaling, innovative environment.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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