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)
Maintain basic safety and workplace readiness so engineering time stays protected
12-Month Outcomes
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
CEO freed to focus on product, partnerships, and capital
Requirements
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 01 initiative)
Demonstrated experience building and implementing internal processes, systems, and operating cadences
Experience leading or managing cross-functional teams and driving accountability
Additional Requirements
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
Cover Letter Optional
Benefits
Salary: $70,000–$85,000, based on experience
Equity: Eligible for Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) with meaningful upside tied to company growth