VP Finance

Conceivable Life Sciences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Conceivable is seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader to build and lead the finance function during a pivotal stage of company growth.

Reporting directly to the President and partnering with the CEO and Leadership team, you will own the financial strategy, planning, accounting, and operations, while serving as a trusted advisor to the Board and investors as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Progressive finance leadership experience in high-growth tech/life sciences/biotech companies.
• Experience leading finance at venture-backed companies through rapid growth and scaling.
• Experience supporting venture fundraising, including Series B or later financings.
• Strong FP&A, accounting, and strategic finance foundation.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Own Board reporting and investor materials; partner with CEO and leadership.
• Oversee accounting operations, monthly close, GL, payroll, and cash reporting.
• Build scalable financial systems and controls to support growth.

Skills

Financial leadership

FP&A

Accounting

Fundraising

Financial modeling

Education

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Conceivable is building the first autonomous IVF lab, combining physical AI, advanced imaging and precision robotics to standardize 200+ manual steps in an embryology. In a $70+ billion market growing 7.5% annually, our technology has been used in two studies to process over a thousand eggs and produce healthy births. With $87 million raised, a commercial partnership with the largest global fertility network IVI RMA, and a compounding data advantage, Conceivable is positioned to become IVF’s scalable standard of care.

The Role

Conceivable is looking for a strategic, hands-on finance leader to build and lead the finance function during a pivotal stage of company growth.

Reporting directly to the President and partnering closely with the CEO and Leadership team, you will own the company's financial strategy, planning, accounting, and financial operations. You'll serve as a trusted thought partner to the executive team and Board while ensuring the financial discipline required to scale a venture-backed biotechnology company.

Strategic Finance:

• Lead company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Partner with the CEO, President and executive team on strategic decision making, capital allocation, and resource planning
• Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis to support company growth and key investment decisions
• Prepare Board reporting and investor materials
• Play a leadership role in the company's future financing activities
• Develop KPIs and operating metrics that provide visibility into company performance and capital efficiency

Accounting and Financial Operations:

• Own the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
• Oversee the monthly close, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, expense management, and cash reporting
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and short- and long-term liquidity planning
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Manage external accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers
• Build scalable financial systems, policies, and controls that support the company as it grows

Business Partnership:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to functional leaders across R&D, Engineering, Clinical, and Commercial Operations
• Evaluate investments across technology, automation, laboratory operations, and commercial expansion
• Help build a culture of financial accountability while enabling innovation and thoughtful risk-taking

What We're Looking For:

• Progressive finance experience across high-growth technology, life sciences, and/ or biotechnology companies
• Experience leading finance at a venture-backed company through rapid growth and institutional scaling
• Meaningful experience supporting venture fundraising, including Series B or later financings
• Strong foundation across FP&A, accounting, and strategic finance
• Experience managing external accounting firms, auditors, and financial service providers
• Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with founders, executives, Boards, and investors
• Comfortable building processes from the ground up while remaining highly hands-on
• CPA, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance background is a plus