Finance Lead for AI Biotech Startup (Early-Stage)

Chai Discovery Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Hands-on ability to chase invoices and manage accounting matters.
• Experience working with accounting firms and renegotiating vendor terms.
• Ability to rebuild forecasts and provide strategic financial insights.
• Startup experience and a strategic finance mindset are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial operating system end to end.
• Manage books and close processes with accuracy.
• Provide a trusted view of cash flow as the company scales.
• Collaborate with external accounting firms and vendors as needed.

Skills

Invoice processing

Vendor management

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Startup finance experience

Job description

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

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