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Asimov · 4 hours ago

Head of Finance

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Asimov is a biotech startup focused on advancing humankind's ability to design living systems. They are seeking a strategic, hands-on Head of Finance to build and lead their finance and accounting function, establish core financial processes, and support budgeting and forecasting.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologySoftwareTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate recording of revenue, COGS, and expenses across all product lines. Maintain reconciliations, accruals, and closing schedules

Lead preparation for the annual audit, liaise with auditors on technical issues (e.g., revenue recognition, asset classification), and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

Monitor spend against budget, provide variance analyses, and maintain rolling forecasts with input from department leads

Recommend and implement scalable general ledger and procurement systems (e.g., Prendio or equivalents) to improve reporting, visibility, and spend control

Produce monthly cash flow reports, identify risks to runway, and flag required actions

Prepare accurate and timely monthly/quarterly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for leadership and investors

Manage scalable payroll systems and processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple states, while partnering with HR to support an expanding and distributed workforce

Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders across the organization to align financial priorities with R&D, product, commercial and operations strategies

Qualification

CPA certificationTechnical accounting expertiseGeneral ledger systemsBudgetingForecastingAuditComplianceFinancial reporting toolsAnalytical mindsetCommunication skills