Director of Finance

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Process- video interview 1-2 onsite interviews (includes a case study)

Hours- full time

Industry- Biotech manufacturing, start-up, 50 employees and growing, about to commercialize their product

Location- Boston

WFH situation- 3 days onsite

Background check- yes

Why open- New role for a start-up that is about to commercialize. This is a hands-on role, reporting to the CEO, that is responsible for all Accounting and FP&A work.

Must haves:

-Accounting or Finance degree

-5 years of GL / month end accounting

-FP&A experience

-Hands-on

-Has worked at a company with a product

-Excel

Preferred:

-Life sciences, medical device or biotech

-Master's or MBA

-Supervisory experience

Job Description:

Director of Finance

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and refine financial models and projections to enhance business planning and provide clear insights into revenue streams and expenditure.
• Collaborate with department heads (R&D, Commercial, Operations) to formulate the company’s fiscal strategy, refine budgeting and resource allocation across projects.
• Oversee the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and present financial matters to the board of directors.
• Support the CEO on fundraising activities and investor relationships. This will require close collaboration with the CEO including pitching potential investors.
• Manage external accountants and auditors and ensure compliance with accounting and finance regulations.
• Implemented policies and procedures for effective control of financial operations including strategic planning, capital budgets, operating budgets & cash flow projections.
• Supervise AR, AP, payroll, and fixed asset activities as well as oversee the accounting for equity awards.
• Responsible for cost accounting to support the company's manufacturing activities
• Oversee tax, statutory and legal entity requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with a focus on FP&A and strategic planning.
• Proven track record of leading financial strategy and analysis in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ideally at a company with capital equipment and consumable sales.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting process and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in developing internal controls and driving implementation of policies and procedures.
• Experience in startups or dynamic high-growth companies is a plus.

Experience building & managing a team is a plus