VP of Strategy, Finance & Operations (Biotech)

Rezo Therapeutics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Equity incentive plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rezo Therapeutics in San Francisco seeks a VP, Finance and Administration to lead its financial and administrative functions through the next growth stages. This hands-on leader will partner with the CEO and the leadership team to drive capital planning, budgeting, and scalable processes.

You will build financial models, manage budgets and cash runway, and improve visibility into program-level spend and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in supporting fundraising efforts (Series A/B/C or beyond) and owning financial storytelling.
• Experience in a platform biotech or technology/AI-driven drug discovery company preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years leading finance and administration at a venture-backed biotech.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience building operating plans, R&D program budgets, and cash runway models tied to R&D milestones, and supporting VC financing rounds, including investor diligence and board reporting.
• Experience implementing and/or overseeing accounting and other finance functions (e.g., accounts payable, procurement, etc.).
• Deep strategic finance experience, including long-range planning, portfolio modeling, R&D cost structures, and scenario-based forecasting.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional operational teams and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range financial planning and scenario modeling to support growth and fundraising efforts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting, audits, tax, compliance, procurement, and internal controls.
• Build and maintain practical financial planning and reporting tools for program budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Investor communications

Strategic finance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced training

Job description

Rezo Therapeutics in San Francisco seeks a VP, Finance and Administration to lead its financial and administrative functions through the next growth stages. This hands-on leader will partner with the CEO and the leadership team to drive capital planning, budgeting, and scalable processes.

You will build financial models, manage budgets and cash runway, and improve visibility into program-level spend and forecasts.