Solvias · 19 hours ago
Director of Finance
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSolvias is a global provider of chemistry, manufacturing, and control analytics to the life sciences industry. The role involves leading financial operations and growth initiatives for the U.S. footprint, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning while ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making across various analytical services.
CosmeticsManufacturingMedical DevicePharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the Company’s U.S. region
Driving strategic initiatives to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
Supporting commercial teams with pricing strategies, margin analysis, and revenue forecasting
Ensuring compliance with U.S. financial regulations and internal controls
Collaborating with local and global finance and scientific experts to align financial goals with business strategy
Manage and lead the U.S. Finance team
Lead and manage finance teams across all US entities, ensuring consistent practices and alignment with corporate objectives
Act as a key financial advisor to executive leadership on US operations
Drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Set, deliver, and oversee the overall US budget, including individual budgets for each site/entity
Analyze financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making and improve profitability
Oversee payroll operations across all US entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations (fed, state, and local), and timely processing
Oversee financial aspects of employee benefits, including 401(k) plan administration, in collaboration with HR and external providers
Establish and document standardized financial processes and internal controls across US entities
Develop and implement financial policies that align with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across all US entities
Support and lead financial aspects of organizational change, including system implementations, and restructuring
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Experience managing multi-entity financial operations and payroll in the US
Proven track record in policy development and process improvement
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI)
Preferred
Experience in a CDMO/CRO
Proven experience as a finance leader with change management (site start-ups, M&A, restructuring initiatives, etc.)
Benefits
401(k) plan administration
Company
Solvias
Solvias provides contract research, development, and manufacturing for the pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices and cosmetics industry
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Archie Cullen
Chief Executive Officer
Jarlath Keating
President
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