Director of Operations and Finance
12 days ago
Gainesville
Job Description Overview Rovex is seeking a Director of Operations & Finance to partner directly with the CEO in building the financial and organizational foundation of a high-growth, pre-revenue medical robotics company. This role exists to bring structure, financial clarity, and operational discipline to a fast-scaling team. The position is designed to develop into a COO role within 12 months based on performance and company needs. About Rovex Rovex is a medical robotics company building autonomous systems to improve hospital operations and patient care. Our robots are designed to handle critical, repeatable tasks such as patient transport, hospital mapping, and real-time environment monitoring, freeing up healthcare staff to focus on higher-value care. We are an early-stage, high-growth company working closely with hospital partners to deploy and refine our technology in real-world environments. Our mission is to increase efficiency, reduce operational strain, and elevate the quality of care within healthcare systems. Rovex is a fast-moving, builder-driven team focused on solving meaningful problems at the intersection of robotics, healthcare, and operations. Core Responsibilities 1. Financial Stewardship • Own budgeting, forecasting, and runway planning, • Build revenue and expense models, • Deliver clear monthly financial summaries for leadership and stakeholders, • Oversee external bookkeeping/accounting relationship, support annual files and compliance items, • Improve purchasing discipline, approvals, and spend visibility 2. Business Operations Leadership • Lead and develop the Business Operations team (business operations associates and future hires), • Set priorities, assign ownership, and ensure high-quality execution across day-to-day operations, • Build hiring plans aligned to capital and growth strategy, • Lead recruiting process design, onboarding, and accountability chart, • Establish KPIs, reporting cadence, and company scorecards, • Implement company-wide scalable internal processes as the team grows (weekly priorities, monthly reviews, quarterly planning), • Own vendor relationships and contract coordination (insurance, service providers, tooling, etc.) 3. People Operations • Develop a thriving company culture aligned with values, • Set clear standards and performance systems (expectations, feedback cadence), • Build hiring plans aligned to capital strategy and product milestones, • Support compensation planning and future benefits rollout, • Prepare the organization for executive hires, including a future CFO 4. Workplace & Facilities Oversight • Ensure the workplace runs smoothly through routines, vendors, and checklists (cleaning, supplies, access), • Coordinate facility upgrades and contractor work (scope, bids, timelines, punch lists), • Clear financial visibility with future projections including runway sensitivity, • Structured, efficient, effective hiring and onboarding, • Defined operating rhythms across teams, • Facilities and vendors running smoothly without CEO involvement Core Experience • 5–10 years of experience in operations, finance, or a hybrid role (e.g., BizOps, Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, or similar), • Proven ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning (FP&A), including building and managing models, • Experience operating in a high-growth or early-stage environment (startup, new business unit, or 0→1 initiative), • Demonstrated experience building and implementing internal processes, systems, and operating cadences, • Strong operator with high ownership who can translate strategy into execution in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, • Solid financial, analytical, and systems-building skills, with ability to manage budgets, vendors, and communicate insights clearly, • Salary: $70,000–$85,000, based on experience, • Equity: Eligible for Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) with meaningful upside tied to company growth