Finance Leader: Strategic FP&A & Risk in Boston MedTech

Elucid; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Elucid, a Boston-based medical technology company using AI to improve cardiovascular care, seeks a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and shape the financial strategy enabling clinicians and patients to benefit from innovative technology.

The role is a hands-on, player-coach leadership position overseeing FP&A, accounting, payroll and benefits, audit and risk, with direct collaboration with executive leadership to drive growth and fundraising readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally in a venture-backed healthcare, medical device, or SaaS company.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Demonstrated success operating as a player-coach: setting financial strategy and building a team while staying hands-on.
• Must-have expertise in FP&A, including budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial modeling, and scenario analysis with a track record of preparing and presenting financial materials for a Board of Directors, Audit Committee, or investors to support fundraising, financing decisions, and scenario modeling.
• Deep, hands-on experience across core accounting functions (month-end close, revenue recognition, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations) with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing payroll (including multi-state compliance) and benefits administration, such as 401(k) plans and benefits reconciliation.
• Experience overseeing insurance and risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for diverse stakeholders and contribute to strategic, cross-functional discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and drive strategic financial planning.
• Partner with leadership to translate data into business strategy.
• Oversee FP&A, accounting, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Manage audit, risk management, and internal controls.
• Prepare materials for Board of Directors and investors.
• Support fundraising and financing decisions with scenarios.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Board reporting

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Elucid, a Boston-based medical technology company using AI to improve cardiovascular care, seeks a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and shape the financial strategy enabling clinicians and patients to benefit from innovative technology.

The role is a hands-on, player-coach leadership position overseeing FP&A, accounting, payroll and benefits, audit and risk, with direct collaboration with executive leadership to drive growth and fundraising readiness.