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Vice President of Finance
Reports To
The Vice President of Finance will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP of Finance is a senior member of the finance leadership team with ownership of accounting, controllership, treasury, and tax. This leader will build the financial infrastructure, processes, systems, and controls required to support a rapidly growing and increasingly complex organization.
The role calls for technical accounting depth paired with hands-on operational leadership: ensuring the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, strengthening the close and the internal control environment, preparing the organization for the reporting and governance requirements that accompany a potential IPO or strategic exit, and developing the finance and accounting team. Success requires someone who can raise the bar on process and control while remaining close enough to the detail to ensure high-quality execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Lead the accounting and controllership function, with responsibility for accurate, timely financial reporting and the integrity of the company's financial records.
- Own and improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; strengthen the internal control environment, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.
- Oversee technical accounting matters and manage an efficient, well-controlled external audit.
- Lead treasury, including daily cash management, liquidity forecasting, payment controls, and cash reporting to the CFO and Board.
- Own the company's commercial banking relationships, account structure, and cash investment policy.
Qualifications/Requirements An accomplished finance leader who has built and operated rigorous, scalable controllership, treasury, and tax capabilities in a growing organization, and who is an effective manager of external advisors — banks, auditors, and tax specialists. The right candidate is comfortable in an environment of growth and change and can establish structure and discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Required - Significant accounting and controllership leadership, spanning financial reporting, close processes, accounting policies, and internal controls, with strong technical accounting capability.
- Direct treasury responsibility, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, payment controls, and banking relationships.
- Ownership of the corporate tax function, including compliance, the tax provision, and the management of outside tax advisors.
- Track record of improving financial processes, systems, and controls in a scaling organization, and of working effectively with external auditors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance professionals while establishing clear accountability and high standards for execution.
- Ability to partner with senior and cross-functional leaders, translating financial information into clear implications and actions
Preferred - Public company experience, or experience preparing an organization for an IPO, strategic transaction, or comparable step-up in reporting and control requirements.
- ASC 740 provision experience and familiarity with multi-state tax matters, including nexus arising from a distributed workforce, and research and development credits.
- Life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, or another regulated and operationally complex environments
Personal Characteristics - Operates comfortably at both the strategic and detailed levels, moving between broader finance priorities and specific accounting, treasury, tax, or control issues as circumstances require.
- Communicates complex financial matters clearly to senior leaders and colleagues outside finance.
- Identifies process or control weaknesses, develops practical solutions, and follows through to measurable improvement.
- Sets clear expectations for internal teams and external advisors alike, and holds both accountable.
- Adapts as priorities change while maintaining high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions/Equipment Used: - Corporate offices reachable by elevator; should be able to climb stairs in case elevators aren’t functioning.
- General office noise and HVAC and fluorescent lighting
- Ability to sit and/or stand and operate a computer with ability to multitask across many software communication and data entry programs while operating and communicating through telephone device for several hours a day.
----------------------------------------------- Cleveland Diagnostics, Inc., is developing highly efficacious, lab-friendly, affordable diagnostics tests using proprietary technology to improve cancer diagnostics. We pride ourselves in fostering a family-focused, friendly, and flexible organization that places our employee’s well-being and happiness as the primary reason for our success. Are you interested in building your career with a team of industry professionals while making a lasting impact to the lives of millions of people? Bring your talents to Cleveland Diagnostics. Cleveland Diagnostics offers an extremely robust benefits package which includes: - 100% Employer-paid medical for single coverage effective on your date of hire and 50% employer-paid medical for spouse/dependent coverage
- 100% Employer-paid Dental & Vision for entire family
- No cost for employee coverage for Group Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability
- 4% retirement contribution Employer match
- Incentive Performance Plan & Stock Option Program & Commission (Sales Account Execs)
- Paid Family Leave Program
- Generous PTO plan & holiday program
- Flexible work schedule & lucrative employee referral program
- Salary range may vary by work state/geographical region/territory
- Easy to get to office location with newly built-out office space
- Free coffee, snacks and other goodies all day long
Cleveland Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster on our careers page. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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