Finance: Chief Financial Officer

Nanobiosym; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Executive benefits

Job summary

A leading high-tech AI company is searching for a CFO to join its executive team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will oversee all financial operations, investor relations, and strategy within a publicly traded environment. This role demands a proven track record in investment banking and financial leadership, alongside expertise in the biotech or healthcare sectors. Join us to lead financial strategies at the forefront of innovation, with competitive compensation and stock options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience in investment banking and public company CFO roles is mandatory.
• Expertise in biotech, life sciences, or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy to support growth.
• Lead capital markets and fundraising activities.
• Oversee SEC compliance and financial reporting.

Skills

Strategic financial insight

Capital markets expertise

Leadership & Communication Skills

Risk management

Education

MBA from a top-tier business school

Job description

Position Summary:

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing all financial operations, investor relations, capital raising, and corporate strategy. This individual must have a proven track record in investment banking, Wall Street finance, Big 4 audit, and executive-level leadership at publicly traded companies. A strong background in digital healthcare is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial insight, deep capital markets expertise, and experience navigating the complexities of a publicly listed company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute the company's financial strategy to support business growth, innovation, and long-term value creation.
• Capital Markets & Fundraising: Lead equity and debt financing activities, including IPO readiness, secondary offerings, and private placements.
• Public Company Compliance & Reporting: Oversee SEC filings, SOX compliance, and financial reporting to ensure adherence to GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Investor Relations: Serve as a primary liaison with Wall Street analysts, Institutional investors, Family Offices, Sovereign Wealth Funds, and industry stakeholders to communicate the company's financial performance and strategic vision.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Identify and execute M&A and LBO opportunities, strategic partnerships, and licensing deals to accelerate growth and expand the company's portfolio.
• Operational & Risk Management: Implement financial controls, risk mitigation strategies, and operational efficiencies to optimize financial performance.
• Executive Leadership & Corporate Governance: Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team to shape corporate strategy and drive financial decision-making.

Key Qualifications:

• Education: MBA or equivalent degree from a top-tier business school (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, etc.)
• Experience:
  • 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
  • Investment banking, Wall Street finance experience (e.g. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Bain Capital) is required.
  • Previous experience as CFO or senior finance executive in a publicly traded company is mandatory.
  • Expertise in biotech, life sciences, or healthcare is highly preferred.
• Capital Markets Expertise: Extensive experience in IPOs, public and private fundraising, M&A, and investor relations.
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of SEC reporting, GAAP, SOX compliance, and corporate governance.
• Leadership & Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and articulate complex financial strategies to investors and board members.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a High-Tech AI company at the forefront of innovation.
• Lead financial strategy in a publicly listed and high-impact organization.
• Work with a world-class team of scientists, entrepreneurs, and executives.
• Competitive compensation, stock options, and executive benefits.