Head of Finance

Elucid; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 225 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Board reporting

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Formation

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Outils

Excel

ERP systems

Financial software

Description du poste

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 at Elucid and 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.

NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM AGENCIES.

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.

At Elucid, we believe the best work happens in a flexible hybrid environment. Boston-area employees are encouraged to work from the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to come in additional days if they prefer. Fully remote employees outside the Boston area come in as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Elucid. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.