VP, Finance & Administration — Strategic Biotech Growth

Speedrun Talent Network; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Discretionary time off

Job summary

Rezo Therapeutics in San Francisco seeks a VP of Finance and Administration to lead financial and administrative functions as the company scales. This hands-on leader partners with the CEO to drive capital planning, budgeting, and scalable processes that enable scientific progress.

The role requires deep experience with fundraising, R&D budgeting, and investor communications, plus the ability to build practical tools, manage cash runway, and align finance with research priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in supporting fundraising efforts and investor storytelling.
• Experience in a platform biotech or AI-driven drug discovery preferred.
• 10–15+ years in finance, with 5+ years leading finance at a venture-backed biotech.
• Hands-on budgeting, cash runway modeling, and board reporting experience.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range planning and scenario modeling to support growth.
• Partner with CEO on fundraising and investor relations.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and reporting.
• Oversee accounting, audits, tax, procurement, and internal controls.
• Develop scalable financial tools to visualize program budgets and cash runway.
• Oversee IT, facilities, and real estate admin to support scientific progress.
• Foster accountability and strategic resource stewardship.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Investor relations

Strategic finance

Leadership & team management

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA, CPA, CFA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

Job description

Rezo Therapeutics in San Francisco seeks a VP of Finance and Administration to lead financial and administrative functions as the company scales. This hands-on leader partners with the CEO to drive capital planning, budgeting, and scalable processes that enable scientific progress.

The role requires deep experience with fundraising, R&D budgeting, and investor communications, plus the ability to build practical tools, manage cash runway, and align finance with research priorities.