Early-Stage Finance Lead for AI Biotech

Chai Discovery Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Chai Discovery is seeking its first full-time finance hire to own the financial operating system end to end. You will manage books, close processes, and a trusted view of cash flow as we scale.

The role requires a generalist with hands-on ability to chase down invoices, manage accounting firms, renegotiate vendor terms, and rebuild forecasts. The ideal candidate has startup experience and a strategic finance mindset.

Qualifications

• Financial generalist with broad responsibility across accounting, FP&A, and controls.
• Startup experience at high-growth tech companies or finance teams.
• Background in strategic finance planning and capital allocation.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality of our books and close process.
• Build a trusted view of where our money is going and maintain cash forecast.
• Take over the financial model and cash forecast; manage vendors.
• Improve systems and controls; lead audit readiness.

Skills

Financial generalist

Startup experience

Strategic finance

Banking background

Job description

Chai Discovery is seeking its first full-time finance hire to own the financial operating system end to end. You will manage books, close processes, and a trusted view of cash flow as we scale.

The role requires a generalist with hands-on ability to chase down invoices, manage accounting firms, renegotiate vendor terms, and rebuild forecasts. The ideal candidate has startup experience and a strategic finance mindset.