Benchling · 1 month ago
Head of Finance Systems
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expBenchling is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the power of biotechnology through modern software solutions. They are seeking a Head of Finance Systems to lead the financial systems strategy, optimize processes, and enhance the efficiency of financial applications as the company scales globally.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Set the strategy of where we should be in 12-24 months, drive it, and own the stack. Identify gaps, opportunities and risks across the systems portfolio to establish a vision and path to get there
Own the design, optimization, and implementation of core Finance applications, including ERP, procurement, and reporting platforms. In partnership with our business systems team, drive implementations, integrations and optimizations across Salesforce, Workday, billing, and other critical systems
Oversee Netsuite and its integrations with other Finance applications. Develop and execute a roadmap to optimize its use to unlock efficiencies within the system itself, or in conjunction with other systems across the finance stack. Serve as the Company’s SME for Netsuite
Partner with Finance and IT to redesign and optimize processes where necessary, ensuring systems are layered on top of sound, scalable workflows
Evaluate gaps in system capabilities, including billing, revenue recognition and others; lead vendor selection and system implementation if needed
Define a long-term roadmap for a finance component(s)/segment(s) of the enterprise’s data warehouse
Act as primary liaison with IT, ensuring finance requirements are prioritized while respecting IT governance, and owning security and governance in the Finance stack in alignment with IT and security orgs
Manage vendor and consultant relationships for system implementations and optimizations
Drive projects forward with urgency and accountability; measure and communicate outcomes to finance leadership
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years in Finance systems ownership and/or administration
Proven roadmap ownership from strategy → requirements → build → launch → adoption at $100M–$500M+ ARR scale
Deep hands-on experience optimizing and integrating Netsuite (must)
Demonstrated success implementing or optimizing billing, revenue recognition, ERP, commissions, and planning/forecasting tools, and integrating those tools with the broader business systems ecosystem
Ability to “speak both languages” — toggle between technical system details and business/finance objectives
Track record of redesigning finance processes in tandem with system improvements
Experience directing consultants/vendors and driving outcomes through others
SOX compliance knowledge, including data governance, user access controls, and audit trail monitoring, is a must
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
Preferred
Salesforce (nice to have)
Exposure to IPO readiness and scaling finance systems for growth is a strong plus
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Four months of fully paid parental leave
401(k) + Employer Match
Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a generous home office set up stipend for remote employees
Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents
Monthly Wellness stipend
Learning and development stipend
Generous and flexible vacation
Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Company
Benchling
Benchling is an IT company that provides a cloud-based software platform for biology researchers and research and development organizations.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$411.9MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital Global EquitiesAlkeon CapitalMenlo Ventures
2021-11-17Series F· $100M
2021-04-14Series E· $200M
2020-05-28Series D· $50M
Leadership Team
Sam Wickramasekara
Founder & CEO
Ashutosh Singhal
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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