Head of Finance

Head of Finance ​ ​
About HiFiBiO Therapeutics 
HiFiBiO Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech driving a robust clinical pipeline of transformative immunotherapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases.  HiFiBiO achieves an unprecedented understanding of immune modulation in human diseases by pioneering a unique high-resolution translational platform, Drug Intelligence Science (DIS®), which combines unique single-cell capabilities with AI/ML approaches. Using patient samples, DIS® enables the discovery of novel targets, effective antibody drugs, and predictive biomarkers to enhance the probability of success for immunotherapies. HiFiBiO has established partnerships with major multinational pharmaceutical and biotech companies and has been recognized as one of the 2023 Fierce 15 biotech companies. 
Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Head of Finance who can adapt quickly in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with exceptional leadership skills to drive strategy and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record driving both internal-facing financial planning & analysis activities and controls, ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements, and financial presentations, along with external-facing investor relations activities in collaboration with the executive leadership team.
As a member of HiFiBiO executive leadership, the Head of Finance will have accountability for financial decision-making, investment advice and guidance. The candidate will operate across global (U.S., China, France) financial operations, assess financial implications for strategic decisions, and partner with BD to identify opportunities to drive growth. Ideally, the candidate will have experience preparing or leading an organization through a financial due diligence process.
The candidate is expected to be a role model for HiFiBiO’s core values and SOAR culture – Supportive, Optimistic, Adaptive, and Responsible. This full-time position is based in Cambridge, MA, reporting directly to the company CEO. 


Responsibilities  

• Oversee global financial strategy, long-term budgetary planning, and cost management in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash, equity, and liquidity risks
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports, analysis, and decision support to the CEO and management team on investment, cost management, forecasting, resource allocation, and other decisions for organizational financial health
• Collaborate with leadership on the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure by leading financing efforts strategizing ways to secure capital for research, development, and growth
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s research & development and operations
• Ensure financial controls, compliance, and timely and accurate financial reporting, consistent with US GAAP, state, and local reporting requirements and regulatory authorities
• Evaluate and consistently improve financial systems, processes, and policies to fit current needs and maximize return on investment
• Lead team of finance personnel (controller, accountant, financial analysts, and external resources)
• Provide active, hands-on leadership as a member of the executive leadership team by proactively communicating, mentoring, and developing talent across the global organization

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles having demonstrated global finance, accounting, and team leadership experience in biological sciences or other health-related fields
• Proven experience as a finance leader with executive presence and the ability to build trust with the investment community or potential partners
• Successful track record across multiple areas of corporate finance including tax, valuation, FP&A, corporate accounting, financial operations, procurement, and capital market access
• Experienced in clinical trial financial analysis, forecasting, and long-term financial outcome evaluation
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Hands-on experience in data analysis and forecasting methods
• Excellent communications, people skills, and ability to motivate and inspire people and teams globally
• Experience having led the financial analysis and due diligence process for a successful initial public offering (IPO), preferred
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA or CPA, preferred

Benefits We Offer 
HiFiBiO is committed to the health and well-being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance  

• Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, and Tele-health (100% covered) 

• HSA & FSA Spending Accounts 

• Dependent Care Pre-tax Account 

• Parking and Commuter Pre-tax Account 

• Flexible Paid Time Off 

• 10 Paid Holidays and Sick Time (40 hours per year) 

• 401(K) Plan 
• Competitive compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, marital status or any other protected Federal/National, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. 
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