Senior Associate, Finance

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success matcher recruitmentSalt Lake City (UT)

Financial Specialists, All Other Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

About the Company: Our client is a fast-growing life sciences company that uses advanced immune profiling and machine learning to help drug developers and physicians make better-informed clinical decisions. The company supports more than 30 clinical trials for leading biopharmaceutical organizations, has grown revenue by roughly 300% year over year, and is cash-flow positive. With a lean team of experienced scientists, technologists and operators, it is entering an important stage of growth.

The Role: Our client is seeking a Senior Associate, Finance to lead its finance function as the company's sole finance hire, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The Senior Associate will be responsible for financial reporting, forecasting and cost analysis, and will play a central role in board reporting, investor communications and strategic planning. This is a high-visibility role with a clear path toward finance leadership as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the month-end close process, including reconciliations, accruals and preparation of financial statements
Build and maintain a production cost model to measure the true cost of serving each customer and to inform pricing decisions
Develop runway forecasts, profitability reforecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
Prepare board materials, investor updates and supporting documentation for future fundraising
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, and manage the relationship with an outsourced bookkeeping provider
Take on broader operational responsibilities as the company scales, such as supply forecasting, compensation modeling and cap table management

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in finance operations, accounting or FP&ADemonstrated ability to build financial models from scratch, including operating models, unit economics, margin analysis or cost models
Direct, end-to-end ownership of the month-end close process
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google SheetsStrong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including accrual accounting, revenue recognition and reconciliations
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting
A track record of measurable results, such as shorter close timelines, cost savings or more accurate forecasts
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, board members and investors
Ability to work on-site 5 days a week in Salt Lake City, Utah or San Mateo, California (relocation assistance available)
Authorized to work in the United States (H1B transfers and OPT candidates will be considered; new H1B sponsorship is not available)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics or clinical research
Experience in an early-stage or high-growth company
Experience using AI tools to speed up financial analysis while keeping outputs accurate

Benefits:

Competitive equity package (enhanced equity for the Salt Lake City location)
Relocation assistance
Direct exposure to executive leadership and a clear path to career growth

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