Vice President, Finance

Position Summary:
The VP, Finance will oversee the financial health of the organization, and provide strategic financial leadership. This position will work closely with the CEO, Exec Dir, Finance & Accounting, and other senior leaders to drive financial strategy, optimize financial performance, and support the company’s growth. This position will report to the CEO, be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will interface with the Board of Directors. 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Operations Management: Oversee the company’s finance, accounting, procurement, IT, and facilities functions. Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to the CEO and SLT. Play an active role in financings and other potential corporate activities, including partnerships, investments, and major capital expenditures.

Financial Strategy and Planning: Play a key role in the organization’s financial strategy to ensure financial growth and stability. Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to assess impact of various business decisions and external factors on the company’s financial health. Provide financial insights and projections to support long-term business decisions. Partner with functional leaders in the company to bridge company objectives and growth with financial planning and capital needs. Analyze financial performance and market conditions to provide strategic recommendations.

Leadership: Actively partner with the CEO, Exec Dir, Finance & Accounting, other senior management, and the Board of Directors to advise on strategic finance, procurement, and facilities initiatives, cost management strategies and the future direction of the organization. Influence the company’s operations and strategy through sound financial guidance and decision-making.  Provide strategic input on capital allocation, growth opportunities, and key investment decisions. Lead, mentor and develop the finance, accounting, procurement, IT, and facilities team.

Risk Management & Compliance: Oversee risk management processes, including insurance and treasury management, to mitigate financial risks and company audits. Understand and support compliance with regulatory and internal control, including familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance.

Communication: Present financial results, insights and strategic recommendations to senior management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.  Foster cross-functional collaboration between finance, operations, IT, and other departments to drive financial and business results.

Qualifications:
•    12+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership roles
•    Strong leadership and communication skills
•    Strategic thinking and business acumen
•    Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
•    Experience with financial modeling, analysis, investor relations and strategic planning
•    Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
•    Demonstrated leadership and management experience 
•    Strong knowledge of corporate financial and risk management practices
•    Strong understanding of accounting, audit and regulatory compliance
•    Experience working cross-functionally, at a senior management level
•    High-level understanding of procurement function and facilities operations is preferred

Education:
•    Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
•    MBA or advanced degree in Finance preferred
•    CPA, CFA, or CMA is preferred 

* The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in South San Francisco, CA is $300,000 to $330,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Terremoto Biosciences, is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.