Senior Director of Finance

BrainChild Bio

. Own Brainchild Bio's day-to-day finance engine and serve as the primary finance partner to R&D, product operations, clinical, and business operations leaders .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $205,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, while effectively partnering with R&D and business operations to drive financial strategy and operational efficiency.

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Financial ManagementBudgeting And ForecastingU.S. GAAP ComplianceVenture-Backed Biotech ExperienceCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisCash ManagementInternal ControlsERP SystemsExcel ModelingClinical Trial BudgetingFinancial Close ManagementAudit Management

Soft Skills

Business PartneringLeadershipCommunicationTeam DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Finance Technology StackHRIS IntegrationsSpend ToolsFinancial DashboardsData Rooms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA (Active Or Inactive)

Industry Keywords

Venture CapitalBiotechLife SciencesClinical TrialsCROCDMOGrant AccountingIPO ReadinessTax ComplianceCorporate Insurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Brainchild Bio's day-to-day finance engine and serve as the primary finance partner to R&D, product operations, clinical, and business operations leaders
Report to the CFO and interact with the entire executive team
Improve and establish processes, systems, and controls that scale from Series A to later-stage financing and public-company readiness
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range operating planning with all business functions
Rationalize department investments across headcount, OPEX, and CAPEX while maintaining visibility into cash runway and financial goals
Prepare board and investor reporting packages, KPIs, and management dashboards
Support financing and business development activities, including diligence, data rooms, and grant or non-dilutive funding reporting
Partner with R&D, CMC and product operations, clinical, and G&A leaders
Provide quarterly budget/forecast-vs-actual analyses and insights into trends and variances
Model program costs, clinical trial budgets, and headcount plans
Review major CRO, CDMO, licensing, and facilities contracts for financial terms and business impact
Oversee accounting operations, financial close, procure-to-pay, payroll, financial reporting, and equity administration in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Manage cash, treasury, and banking relationships; produce rolling cash and runway forecasts
Oversee R&D and clinical trial accruals
Build and document internal controls with a path to SOX readiness
Coordinate 409A valuations, tax compliance, corporate insurance programs, and future external audits
Build, lead, and develop a lean finance and accounting team
Own the finance technology stack and integrations with HRIS and payroll
Establish and improve finance policies, processes, and spend controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 4+ years in a senior leadership role
Experience in venture-backed biotech or life sciences, including clinical trial accruals and R&D cost accounting
Solid foundation of US GAAP, close management, and internal controls
Proven business partnering record: budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for leaders
Hands-on experience with ERP and spend tools and advanced Excel modeling
Experience managing audits and outside advisors
CPA (active or inactive) preferred
Experience scaling finance through Series A/B+ financings or IPO readiness preferred
Exposure to grant accounting, licensing deals, or CDMO/CRO contract structures preferred