Senior Director of Finance

Drug Hunter

. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on strategy, pricing, growth investments and resource allocation.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in financial strategy, SaaS economics, and revenue recognition under US GAAP and ASC 606. Proven ability to lead finance teams, manage complex financial operations, and communicate effectively with executive leadership.

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SaaS EconomicsUS GAAPASC 606 Revenue RecognitionFinancial ForecastingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisCash Flow ForecastingRevenue RecognitionFinancial ReportingOperating PlansInvestor RelationsTax ComplianceEquity Administration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationJudgmentIntegrityBusiness PartneringGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksStripeBrexBillHubSpotFP&A Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

SaaSVenture-BackedHigh-GrowthLife SciencesBiotechPharmaInternational OperationsMulti-Currency BillingGlobal TaxM&A

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on strategy, pricing, growth investments and resource allocation.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product and Content leaders to set budgets, track performance and turn financial data into decisions.
Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts and long-range financial model.
Support fundraising, investor relations and board reporting, including board decks and investor updates.
Own reporting on core SaaS metrics such as ARR/MRR, net and gross revenue retention, and churn.
Build monthly management reporting and variance analysis explaining what moved and why.
Model pricing and packaging changes, new products and market expansion.
Manage cash flow forecasting, runway planning and scenario analysis.
Oversee timely, accurate month-end and year-end close under US GAAP.
Own revenue recognition for subscription and enterprise contracts under ASC 606.
Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, expense management and general ledger activities.
Oversee the annual audit, tax compliance including sales tax/VAT for international customers, and outside advisors.
Maintain banking relationships and ensure compliance with debt covenants.
Handle equity administration in partnership with the CEO.
Design scalable processes and internal controls for a growing company.
Optimize finance systems and their integration with the CRM.
Support client and vendor contract review and negotiations related to financial terms.
Own insurance and risk management.
Lead and develop the finance and accounting team.
Set the finance roadmap and priorities as the company scales.
Promote financial literacy and accountability across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including at least 5 years managing finance or accounting teams.
2+ years in a finance or accounting role at a venture-backed or high-growth SaaS startup, ideally through a stage of significant scaling.
Deep command of SaaS economics and subscription metrics, and the ability to explain them clearly to non-finance leaders.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription businesses.
Proven business partnering skills: a track record of influencing decisions with executives and department heads, not just reporting results.
Hands-on experience building forecasts, operating plans and board-level reporting.
A builder's mindset: comfortable rolling up your sleeves on the details while setting long-term direction.
Excellent communication, judgment and integrity.
Desire to grow and develop as the company scales.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
CPA, CMA or MBA are nice to have.
Experience with fundraising, M&A or due diligence processes is nice to have.
Background serving life sciences, biotech, pharma or scientific information customers is nice to have.
Experience with international operations, multi-currency billing and global tax is nice to have.
Familiarity with QuickBooks, Stripe, Brex, Bill, HubSpot, and modern FP&A platforms is nice to have.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, variable compensation, and equity
Broad range of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their dependents, including generous coverage for a platinum PPO healthcare plan
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Cancer and critical illness coverage
Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (after 1 yr tenure) and childcare FSA plan
401(k) + employer match
Home office set up stipend for fully remote employees
Learning and development support
Generous and flexible vacation and leave policies