Job Description

About the Company

A clinical stage biotechnology company (Public) focused on the advancement of novel genetic medicines is seeking a VP of Finance to join their organization.

About the Role

The Vice President, Finance will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all financial activities of the Company. This individual will play a critical role in guiding financial strategy, ensuring fiscal discipline, and maintaining the integrity of financial reporting in a complex and highly regulated environment. The role requires deep expertise in the biotechnology sector, particularly in navigating the unique financial requirements of a public, clinical-stage company, including research and development funding, clinical trial cost management, capital markets transactions, and compliance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and executive team to define and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives and shareholder value creation.
• Provide strategic financial counsel on clinical development programs, partnership structures, and other growth initiatives.
• Serve as a key financial liaison to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.

• Financial Planning, Analysis, and Operations
• Lead the Company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and oversee robust financial models to inform corporate strategy, scenario planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, with particular focus on R&D and clinical trial expenditures.

• Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance
• Direct all aspects of SEC financial reporting, including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and earnings releases, ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and other applicable regulations.
• Manage annual audits and oversee internal control frameworks to maintain financial compliance and mitigate risk.
• Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, systems, and internal processes in support of a public company environment.

• Capital Markets and Investor Engagement
• Support capital raising activities, including public equity offerings, debt financings, and strategic transactions.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations on financial communications, analyst engagement, and investor presentations.
• Maintain strong relationships with investment banks, analysts, and institutional investors.

• Organizational Leadership
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team with capabilities in accounting, FP&A, and compliance.
• Implement systems, processes, and controls to ensure scalability and efficiency in alignment with the Company’s growth trajectory.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Human Resources to ensure alignment of financial objectives with overall business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; MBA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a publicly traded biotechnology or life sciences company.
• Demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience managing financial strategy for clinical-stage organizations, including complex R&D and clinical trial cost structures.
• Direct involvement in capital markets transactions and investor engagement.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a commitment to integrity and transparency.

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