Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Finance

Position Summary

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed bioscience company seeking a hands-on Finance Director to lead all accounting, financial reporting, planning, and business analytics functions. This role combines the responsibilities of a Controller with the strategic mindset of a finance leader who can provide meaningful insights to support executive decision-making and drive business performance.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable managing the day-to-day accounting operations while developing financial models, KPIs, dashboards, and analytical tools that help leadership make informed strategic decisions. This individual will serve as a key business partner to the executive team and private equity stakeholders, helping build the financial infrastructure necessary to support continued growth and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to provide financial insights that support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making. 
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and management reporting tools. 
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. 
• Analyze business performance, profitability, pricing, customer trends, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. 
• Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and other value-creation activities. 
• Prepare financial presentations and analyses for the Board of Directors, lenders, and private equity sponsors. 

Controller & Accounting Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management. 
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. 
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. 
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures. 
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. 
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization. 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local reporting requirements. 

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making. 
• Develop reporting packages that provide actionable insights into revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability. 
• Perform variance analysis and identify key business drivers impacting financial performance. 
• Evaluate pricing strategies, product profitability, customer profitability, and operational efficiencies. 
• Support management with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis. 

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and mentor accounting and finance staff. 
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. 
• Evaluate and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics capabilities. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities. 
• Strong foundation in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. 
• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting operations. 
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership and investors. 
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. 

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA. 
• Experience in a private equity-backed company. 
• Experience within bioscience, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, laboratory services, or related industries. 
• Experience building financial reporting dashboards and business intelligence tools. 
• Familiarity with KPI development, operational analytics, and value-creation initiatives. 

Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and influencing business strategy. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader capable of managing the company's accounting function while providing the analytical rigor and business insight expected in a private equity environment. They will thrive in a growth-oriented organization and possess the ability to transform financial data into strategic recommendations that drive performance and profitability.

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

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