Controller, Finance

Csbio; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

PTO 10 days

Paid holidays

Carpool/commute benefits

Team events

Job summary

CSBio in Menlo Park, CA seeks a senior finance leader to own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling. You will lead monthly close, GAAP/IFRS reporting, and treasury, partnering with R&D, manufacturing, and G&A to align planning with product timelines and fundraising needs.

The role requires 8–12 years of finance experience including 3–5 years in leadership, plus ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP) and deep R&D cost tracking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of R&D cost tracking, clinical budgeting, COGS modeling, and commercialization finance in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Utilization of AI is an absolute requirement.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, partnering with functional leaders across R&D, manufacturing, and G&A.
• Develop and maintain long-range financial models aligned with strategic plans, product timelines, and fundraising needs.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS).
• Manage the monthly close process, including revenue recognition, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, burn rate, and liquidity; lead treasury operations including banking and credit facility oversight.
• Own board, investor, and executive financial reporting, including KPI dashboards and fundraising materials.
• Evaluate capital investments, clinical programs, and M&A/licensing opportunities through business case modeling and ROI analysis.
• Support pipeline and R&D program decision-making with cost tracking by indication or program and milestone modeling.
• Oversee clinical trial and regulatory budgeting, vendor management, CRO payments, and regulatory fee forecasts.
• Manage COGS modeling and inventory accounting for CDMO, diagnostics, or commercial-stage operations.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance, including coordination with external auditors and SOX/internal controls.
• Lead and grow the finance and accounting team; drive ERP/financial systems implementation or optimization.
• Support pricing strategy and commercialization planning, including cost-plus, value-based, or ASP modeling.
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, aligning financial insights with strategy and capital planning.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

CSBio is a peptide contract manufacturing founded in 1993. Our initial products were a complete line of automated synthesizers for manufacturing and process development, with a focus on cGMP production. In 1994, we opened our custom peptide facility and began producing high quality compounds for research organizations and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. In 2004, we opened our peptide production facility in Menlo Park, CA and in 2014, we expanded our production capability through the addition of a new, state of the art building dedicated to cGMP peptide production. In 2017, we passed a FDA inspection and were recommended to be approved for commercial drug substance manufacturing. In 2023, we added additional cGMP clinical production capacity in Milpitas, CA.

Job Duties:

• Utilization of AI is an absolute requirement.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, partnering with functional leaders across R&D, manufacturing, and G&A.
• Develop and maintain long-range financial modelsaligned with strategic plans, product timelines, and fundraising needs.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportingin accordance with GAAP (or IFRS), ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Manage the monthly close process, including revenue recognition, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, burn rate, and liquidity, and lead treasury operations including banking and credit facility oversight.
• Own board, investor, and executive financial reporting, including KPI dashboards, scenario models, and fundraising support materials.
• Evaluate capital investments, clinical programs, and M&A/licensing opportunitiesthrough business case modeling and ROI analysis.
• Support pipeline and R&D program decision-makingwith cost tracking by indication or program and milestone modeling.
• Oversee clinical trial and regulatory budgeting, including vendor management, CRO payments, and regulatory fee forecasts.
• Manage COGS modeling and inventory accounting, especially for CDMO, diagnostic, or commercial-stage operations.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance, including coordination with external auditors and SOX/internal controls as needed.
• Lead and grow the finance and accounting team, developing capabilities in FP&A, GL, AP/AR, and procurement where applicable.
• Drive ERP and financial systems implementation or optimization, ensuring scalability and strong internal controls.
• Support pricing strategy and commercialization planning, including cost-plus, value-based, or ASP modeling where applicable.
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, aligning financial insights with business strategy, risk management, and capital planning.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization goals and values.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• Industry Experience: 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong command of financial planning, GAAP reporting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP).
• Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of R&D cost tracking, clinical trial budgeting, COGS modeling, and commercialization finance in regulated environments.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Advanced Excel and modeling proficiency; able to translate complex data into clear insights for executives, investors, and cross-functional teams.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Kaiser HMO or BlueShield PPO. Employer pays 90% for Employee and 75% for Employee’s family; Dental: Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, Guardian Dental, MetLife Dental. Vision: VSP and Aeta EyeMed)
• 401k 10% 1:1 match
• PTO policy. 10 days PTO
• Companywide paid holiday during: Week of July 4, Thanksgiving (2 days), Week of December 25
• Carpool, clean air vehicle, and cell phone reimbursement
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Company organized social events
• Quarterly sponsored team building activities