HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology · 1 day ago
SimplyTest - Vice President of Finance
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is looking for a Vice President of Finance to lead Finance and Accounting through a period of transformation and growth. This role will be central to helping the company navigate a PE-backed turnaround while building the financial foundation required for sustainable expansion.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing clear insights to support turnaround and growth initiatives
Support private equity reporting requirements, investor updates, and board-level financial presentations
Assist with capital planning activities, including liquidity management, lender relationships, and transaction support as needed
Translate financial data into actionable insights to guide commercialization, pricing, and operational decisions
Build, oversee, and continuously improve a scalable FP&A function
Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts aligned with business priorities
Develop scenario models to support turnaround planning, cost optimization, and growth investments
Drive pricing, margin, and product-line profitability analysis
Establish KPI frameworks and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness
Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and documentation
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting firms
Ensure ongoing tax readiness and timely filings
Support implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems
Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Product teams to optimize working capital, COGS, and cash flow
Develop ROI frameworks for investments in manufacturing, lab operations, and infrastructure
Support financial diligence and integration planning for acquisitions or asset transactions
Improve cost transparency and unit economics across the business
Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Accounting team
Define clear roles, responsibilities, KPIs, and scalable processes
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution when needed
Manage key banking and vendor relationships
Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational stability
Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and forecasting
Support special projects and initiatives as required
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (VP Finance, Head of Finance, Director of Finance, or equivalent)
Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and profitability management
Demonstrated success operating in PE-backed, turnaround, or high-growth environments
Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial operations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-moving environment
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
Preferred
Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory services, life sciences, or other regulated environments
Familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulatory requirements, as well as FDA QSR, GMPs, ISO13485, IVDR, or similar frameworks
Experience supporting or participating in fundraising activities, including equity raises, debt facilities, or lender negotiations
Exposure to M&A, asset sales, or corporate transactions, including financial diligence, integration planning, or carve-outs
Experience working in private equity–backed companies, particularly in turnaround or transformation scenarios
MBA, CPA, or similar credentials preferred but not required
Proficiency with accounting and financial systems (ERP experience strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Comfort leveraging technology and automation for scalability
Ability to collaborate effectively using tools such as Teams or Zoom
Benefits
Competitive compensation with potential equity participation
Company
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Research Institute and Biotechnology Incubator
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.3MKey Investors
Alabama.govGovernment of United States of America
2025-11-04Grant· $2M
2020-05-18Grant· $2.3M
Leadership Team
J
Jim Hudson
Co-Founder and Board Member
Pete Yanul
Chief Financial Officer
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