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Finance Manager

Evestia Clinical
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
We are building something EPIC.

Evestia Clinical is a biotech-focused global CRO delivering authentic expertise and personalized support where client need it most.

Our foundation is built on four core principles: Innovation drives us to seek new solutions, Excellence defines the high standards we keep, and genuine Care ensures a supportive culture for both our patients and our people. We foster Partnership in everything we do, believing that working together—with trust and flexibility—is the key to success.

Our approach is agile by nature and personalized by design. This translates to a workplace where you are empowered to find the creative solutions necessary for our collective success. We offer a welcoming, flexible, and supportive culture that values trust and belonging, ensuring you have the support needed to grow your skills and thrive while making a difference. We partner with our clients to provide expert knowledge and guidance through complex clinical trials in rare disease, oncology, neurology, immunology, and inflammation. At Evestia Clinical, you will become a vital part of a global specialist CRO. This means you will deliver life changing impact through clinical excellence.

We are committed to creating development opportunities that allow your skills to grow right alongside ours. If you are inspired by this collaborative environment and ready to change the lives of patients worldwide, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

About The Role

We are looking for a Finance Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, management reporting, and supporting the strategic financial planning for Evestia Clinical. This role is key to ensuring financial control, accurate forecasting, and timely analysis to support executive decision-making and profitable execution of client-sponsored clinical trials.

What will your job look like?

  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process in compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS)
  • Prepare detailed management reporting packages, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods, and present findings to senior leadership
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the financial forecasting and annual budgeting models across key functional areas (e.g., Clinical Operations, Business Development)
  • Oversee and manage the accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and general ledger functions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
  • Coordinate with Project Management and Business Development teams to track project profitability, utilization rates, and revenue recognition according to contract terms
  • Assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with treasury management and cash flow analysis to optimize working capital
  • Ensure all financial operations comply with internal controls and external regulatory requirements
  • Participate in the financial due diligence and integration planning for potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or strategic investments
  • Support external auditors during annual audits by preparing necessary schedules and documentation
  • Lead and mentor junior finance and accounting staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional development

What will you need to succeed?

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
  • Professional certification preferred (CIMA, CPA or CFA)
  • Senior-level finance or accounting experience, ideally within a CRO or pharma/biotech environment
  • Strong FP&A background including budgeting and forecasting
  • Full-cycle accounting experience with knowledge of GAAP/IFRS reporting standards
  • Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or NetSuite) and advanced Excel financial modelling
  • Experience working cross-functionally on project-based profitability and operational performance
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Solid grounding in accounting principles and financial best practices
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High integrity with a commitment to ethical financial practice

What we offer you in return?

We believe that to do your best work, you need the best support. That’s why we care deeply about your well-being, personal development, and achieving a true work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package is carefully designed to align with our culture and values, ensuring it maximizes your positive experience working here.

Here is a quick look at the benefits you can expect as a valued member of the Evestia Clinical team

  • Health Insurance: 99% employer-paid
  • Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: 3% employer contribution
  • Flexible and Hybrid Work Options
  • Unlimited PTO for salaried staff
  • 12 Corporate Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Learning & Development Stipend: Increases with tenure
  • Charitable Match Program
  • Wednesdays Catered Lunches (In-Office)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Does joining Evestia Clinical and making a global impact excite you? Then it's time to apply!

We are eager to meet ambitious candidates. Remember, we hire for potential and passion. Therefore if you feel you're a good fit but don't meet every single requirement, please submit your application anyway. We want to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are deeply proud of our people and the successes we achieve together. We actively seek out and hire individuals with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives to join our growing global workforce.

At Evestia Clinical, we believe that each person is unique. We celebrate your individuality, knowing that diverse viewpoints fuel Innovation and drive Excellence. We foster true Partnership across our global teams, guided by genuine Care for our colleagues. Our managers are dedicated to upholding this inclusive environment in every aspect of employment—from hiring and promotion to training and benefits.

It's who we are, it's what we do, it's what we care about.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Evestia Clinical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees, without discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Evestia Clinical and require an accommodation or special assistance during the application process, please notify our recruitment team by sending an email with your request to HR@evestiaclinical.com

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