Financial Strategy & Planning - Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, ensuring alignment with company goals and milestones and on strict cadence set by the CFO.
- Develop, model, and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth objectives and transition from pre-revenue to commercialization.
Accounting Operations & Management - Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cost of goods sold, operating expenses and related accruals, taxes, stock-based compensation, and other technical & emerging accounting, and expense management.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, maintaining a comprehensive accounting system that complies with GAAP and other relevant accounting & regulatory standards.
- Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets by implementing an Enterprise Risk Management system (ERM) capable of making Diality SOX and exchange compliant
- Manage and maintain the company’s ERP system (NetSuite) and other accounting subsystems, ensuring data integrity, process efficiency, and that the system meets the needs of finance and accounting operations while ensuring timely and accurate outputs from the systems
Financial Reporting & Compliance - Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, corporate governance, and other financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and manage & successfully complete (in a timely manner) annual audits and issuance of annual report/financial statements, working closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies while maintaining good relationships
- Ensure timely reporting to our ELT, Audit Committee, Board, Investors, and other requestors of financial information
- Lead annual meeting and any other meetings/reporting as required by agencies and/or regulatory bodies
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis - Lead the budgeting process, working with department heads to develop and manage annual budgets.
- Lead the forecast and reforecast process on cadence set by CFO while maintaining accurate information in Vena or similar subsystem to include assisting CFO in maintaining vendor master list and other legal documents to ensure conformance with published budgets and forecasts
- Create and maintain financial models for scenario planning, product development, and commercialization strategies.
- Analyze financial performance, provide insights, and make recommendations to optimize financial outcomes and cost efficiencies.
- Perform actual vs. budget analysis monthly, and conduct reviews with department owners to identify variances, understand drivers, and implement corrective actions as needed. Leading monthly business and variance reviews in accurate and efficient manner.
Fundraising & Investor Relations - Collaborate with the executive team on fundraising activities, including equity, debt, strategic & other financing.
- Prepare financial materials for investor presentations, due diligence, and board meetings including creating and maintaining robust, accurate and efficient data room (s)
- Serve as the primary support contact for investors, lenders, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all financial communications.
- Manage the company’s cap table including equity and stock issuances, ensuring accurate record-keeping of ownership structure, equity grants, and dilution impact.
Risk Management & Internal Controls - Identify and manage financial risks, including cash flow, operational expenses, and regulatory compliance as outlined previously via ERM/SOX
- Develop and implement robust internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and minimize risk exposure.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the company is adequately funded to support operations and growth.
Team Leadership & Development - Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development.
- Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
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