About the job
About Rapyuta Robotics
Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Rapyuta Robotics is a pioneering company in the robotics industry. Our vision, 'Empowering Lives With Connected Machines', aims to enhance human productivity by automating routine tasks, allowing individuals to engage in more intellectual and creative pursuits. With a total funding of approximately 10.6 billion yen, we have developed the cloud robotics platform 'rapyuta.io', enabling seamless integration of various robots on a common infrastructure. Our solutions optimize multi-robot path planning and task distribution using swarm control AI.
In the logistics sector, we enhance productivity and flexible automation by integrating picking assist robots, automated warehouses, and automated forklifts on a unified cloud platform, minimizing the need for extensive renovations in existing warehouses.
Key Solutions (Award-Winning)
- Rapyuta PA-AMR (Picking Assist Robot): Doubles picking productivity and captures approximately 70% of the domestic market (2023 Good Design Award winner).
- Rapyuta ASRS (Flexible Automated Storage): Achieves up to 10 times higher operational productivity and 2.5 times better storage efficiency (2024 Gold Award at Good Design).
- Rapyuta AFL (Automated Forklift): Automates pallet transport, integrating seamlessly into existing warehouses, including support for night-time unmanned operations.
Role Overview
The Accounting team is in a crucial phase of leading the organization's structure and systems, especially as we embark on significant business expansion and preparations for an IPO. This position is not limited to routine tasks; we seek to enhance month-end closing processes, improve internal controls, and elevate management accounting capabilities. Given the complexity of our business model (RaaS/subscription model and large-scale projects like ASRS/AFL), the role aims to strengthen our finance function in terms of both financial reporting quality and support for management decision-making.
- Contributing in a Global Environment: Our diverse organization has about 80% of employees from various countries (34 different countries), and you will be involved in consolidated financial statements, including international tax and legal perspectives.
- Embodiment of Core Values: We value 'Fearlessness' (the courage to challenge and learn from failures) and 'Drive' (a passion for learning and proactivity), and we seek individuals ready to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment while building systems from the ground up.
This position allows for deep involvement in constructing an accounting framework and internal controls aimed at an IPO, while also engaging in business planning, providing a unique opportunity for growth as a finance professional who understands the business structure.
Key Responsibilities
Your role encompasses establishing accounting procedures aligned with our evolving business landscape and ensuring compliance with standards expected from a publicly listed company.
- Financial Closing and Reporting (Ensuring Reporting Quality)
- Accurate and efficient execution of daily operations (cash management, journal entries, expense reviews) to stabilize operational foundations.
- Accelerate month-end closing through monthly account reconciliations, balance analysis, and report creation.
- Support quarterly and annual closings, collaborating with domestic and international audit firms to continuously improve financial reporting quality.
- Management Accounting and Business Collaboration (Enhancing Decision-Making)
- Conduct profitability analyses and budget management for our subscription (RaaS) model and ASRS/AFL projects, providing valuable insights for management decisions.
- Prepare data for inventory (AMR/ASRS hardware) to enhance management accounting practices.
- Internal Control and Disclosure (Preparing for IPO)
- Organize and design comprehensive business processes related to robot deployment, sales, and operations in anticipation of our IPO.
- Establish and operate internal control mechanisms (J-SOX) while documenting essential processes.
- Assist in the preparation of disclosure documents, ensuring compliance with the information disclosure standards required for publicly listed companies.
- Improvements and Digital Transformation (Standardizing and Automating Operations)
- Lead initiatives to standardize and automate accounting operations (DX) while reviewing workflows and implementing various tools.
- Tax Compliance
- Work alongside tax advisors to assist with corporate and consumption tax filings.
- Contribute to building a foundation for global tax compliance, addressing international tax issues related to transactions with overseas subsidiaries.
Requirements
- Essential Qualifications: ...
