TAPPS · 1 week ago
Director of Finance & Operations
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expTAPPS is a growing stealth biotech company seeking an experienced finance and operations leader to serve as Director of Finance & Business Operations. This role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, overseeing core business operations, and supporting governance and fundraising efforts.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Own annual and quarterly budgeting cycles, including development, consolidation, cross-functional alignment, and Board reporting
Lead reporting on Budget vs. Actuals, spending variance analysis, and financial insights for leadership and the Board
Build and maintain long-range financial forecasts (>1 year), including cash runway modeling and scenario planning
Partner proactively with R&D and functional leaders to translate scientific and operational plans into accurate financial projections
Prepare financial materials for Board meetings, investor updates, and strategic discussions
Develop and maintain financial models to support fundraising, strategic planning, and corporate development initiatives
Oversee valuation models, including 409A valuations
Own cap table accuracy, option pool planning, and equity forecasting in partnership with legal counsel
Support fundraising processes, including investor diligence, data room preparation, and financial requests
Serve as the primary point of contact for external finance and HR partners, overseeing:
Accounting and month-end close processes
Payroll operations (Rippling)
Equity administration (Carta)
Benefits, 401(k), and total rewards administration (Newfront)
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of all outsourced finance and HR functions
Continuously refine processes and controls to scale with company growth
Act as the operational liaison to corporate counsel, supporting governance, compliance documentation, and corporate records
Coordinate with IP and patent counsel to track filings, budgets, and key deadlines
Support Board and compensation committee processes, including materials preparation and documentation
Partner with HR and leadership on offer letters, compensation analyses, and compensation committee preparation
Own headcount modeling, compensation forecasting, and total rewards budgeting
Maintain alignment across HR systems, equity records, and financial documentation
Own spend oversight and approval workflows, ensuring budget alignment, proper coding, and internal controls
Oversee invoice approvals, purchasing workflows, and T&E processes to ensure policy compliance and spend visibility
Partner with scientific teams to support purchasing of lab consumables while maintaining financial discipline
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or business operations; biotech or life sciences experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in early-stage or high-growth environments
Comfort operating across strategic finance (Board prep, fundraising, valuation) and hands-on execution (systems, vendors, controls)
Experience partnering cross-functionally with R&D, legal, HR, and external service providers
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and bring structure to evolving processes
Benefits
Benefits
401(k)
Total rewards administration
Company
TAPPS
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase