Head of Finance

Elucid; Boston (MA); On-site; 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 a growing finance function and partner with leadership on strategy.

This player-coach role oversees FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, risk, and board materials to support fundraising and strategic decisions. 10+ years in finance with 5+ in leadership are required; MBA or CPA preferred. On-site in Boston.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance and accounting with 5+ years in a leadership role
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Demonstrated ability to set financial strategy while building and leading a team
• Expertise in FP&A including budgeting, rolling forecasts, modeling and scenario analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function and drive strategic financial planning
• Oversee FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Manage accounting, payroll, benefits, and risk management
• Prepare and present financial materials for boards, committees, and investors

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Board materials

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

We are a rapidly growing, Boston-based medical technology company using AI to enable clinicians to make informed decisions on cardiovascular care - leading to better patient outcomes, improved quality of care, and reduced healthcare costs. Come work atElucidand be part of delivering on our mission to prevent heart attacks and strokes!

As our Head of Finance, you'll lead a finance function stepping into its next chapter: commercialization. This is a player-coach role for a seasoned finance leader who is just as comfortable in the numbers as they are building and developing strategy. You'll bring strong FP&A chops, sharp attention to detail and the judgment to flex across accounting, revenue operations, payroll and benefits, audit, and risk management, as well as partner closely with our leadership on the financial strategy that enables us to get our innovative technology into the hands of clinicians and patients worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience and 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; advanced degree (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

Work Location:

• This is an on-site role based out of our office in Boston, MA

Salary Range:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position at Elucid is $180,000-$225,000. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, and geography as outlined in the job description