Finance Controller: AI-Driven Budget & Strategy Lead

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 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.