Executive Director, Finance & Controller — Biotech Growth

Cartography Biosciences, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartography Biosciences, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director/Vice President, Finance & Controller to serve as a strategic partner ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

You will oversee financial reporting, accounting, treasury, tax, risk management, FP&A, and compliance in a highly visible leadership role reporting to the CFO. You will lead a growing finance team, partner with cross-functional leaders, and support capital initiatives, audits, and long-range planning as

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles in biotech or life sciences.
• Experience with IPO readiness, SOX implementation, and SEC reporting.
• Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial close process and US GAAP financial statements.
• Prepare management reports, investor reporting, and board packages.
• Lead general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.
• Deliver senior leadership financial presentations; manage budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain scalable internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providers.
• Support equity and debt financing and due diligence activities.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and assist with special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Analytical

Internal controls

Budgeting

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master’s degree preferred (MBA)

CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Prendio

Carta

Ramp

Rippling

Job description

Cartography Biosciences, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director/Vice President, Finance & Controller to serve as a strategic partner ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

You will oversee financial reporting, accounting, treasury, tax, risk management, FP&A, and compliance in a highly visible leadership role reporting to the CFO. You will lead a growing finance team, partner with cross-functional leaders, and support capital initiatives, audits, and long-range planning as