Head of Finance, Volta Labs
$180-220k
+ Equity
5+ days a week in office (Seaport District, Boston)
Genomics applications company revolutionizing sample preparation
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Genomics applications company revolutionizing sample preparation
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$180-220k
+ Equity
5+ days a week in office (Seaport District, Boston)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To transform the way biological research and analyses are performed, allowing scientists to focus on what they do best - pushing the boundaries of biology.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong background in FP&A, strategic finance, and business partnering in high-growth or venture-backed environments
- Proven ability to serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, supporting fundraising, board reporting, operational scaling, and company growth initiatives
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, with experience translating complex business data into actionable insights and operational decisions
- Experience in hardware, biotech, life sciences, medtech, or other operationally complex environments, including familiarity with cost accounting, inventory management, manufacturing finance, and global operations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build scalable finance processes, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and grow finance and accounting teams over time
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on startup environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity
- Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself positively contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of genomics!
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Finance / VP Finance to serve as the company’s senior finance leader and trusted business partner to the CEO and leadership team
- As Volta’s first senior finance hire, you will build and scale the finance function during a critical phase of growth and commercialization
- This role will lead company-wide financial planning, fundraising support, board reporting, and operational finance while helping build the infrastructure needed to scale a global biotech company spanning hardware systems, consumables, software, and R&D
- You’ll partner closely with leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Commercial, and R&D to support strategic decision-making and ensure strong financial discipline as the business grows
- Day 1 to Year 1:
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping drive company strategy, growth planning, and capital allocation decisions
- Lead company-wide FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, cash runway management, scenario planning, and KPI development
- Build financial models and operational insights to support commercialization, manufacturing scale-up, pricing, and long-term business planning
- Own board and investor financial reporting and support fundraising activities, including diligence, financial storytelling, and investor presentations
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, and Manufacturing leaders to guide resource allocation and strategic decision-making
- Build and scale the finance function over time, including hiring and managing accounting and finance team members as the company grows
- Oversee financial operations and external partners across accounting, audit, tax, payroll, compliance, and treasury while building scalable internal processes and controls
- Support global financial operations, including inventory management, cost accounting, international tax considerations, and oversight of future international subsidiaries
- Within 3 months you’ll…
- Develop a deep understanding of Volta’s business model, commercialization plans, manufacturing operations, and financial drivers. Build core forecasting models and reporting processes while partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team on budgeting, cash planning, and strategic initiatives. Begin evaluating systems, controls, and operational processes needed to scale the finance function
- Within 12 months you’ll…
- Own company-wide financial planning and board reporting processes, support fundraising initiatives, and establish scalable financial operations across the business. Implement improved financial systems, reporting frameworks, and operational KPIs to support decision-making across manufacturing, commercial, and R&D functions. Begin building out the internal finance and accounting organization
- At 12+ months you’ll…
- Serve as a key strategic leader helping guide Volta through its next stage of growth and commercialization. Lead a growing finance and accounting organization supporting global operations, including future international subsidiaries. Establish finance as a critical business partner across the organization, enabling scalable growth, operational excellence, and strong investor confidence
Our take
The world has undergone a genomic revolution. What the entire world could not do two decades ago - sequence a human genome - a scientist can easily do today and the adoption of sequencing technology is continuing to rapidly increase. Despite these ongoing advancements, preparing samples for sequencing remains a bottleneck, with scientists being held back by existing solutions for sample preparation.
Disruptive innovation is required in order to unlock the true utility of genomics and Volta Labs is taking on that challenge. The Massachusetts-based company is creating a programmable approach to DNA sample preparation with a platform that is providing simple, flexible, and powerful solutions.
What started as a simple graduate project quickly evolved into building biological automation from the ground up. Volta has seen steady growth since its inception in 2018. With the backing of several investment organizations, the company has launched its product to the public and is partnering with genomics tech companies to perfect its sequencing software.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Glassdoor (2.6)
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2024
$4.3m
EARLY VC
Mar 2022
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $24.4m
Company benefits
- Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your future
- 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave, which can be taken over 12 months
- Paid Time Off, because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Twice Weekly Company Lunches, office snacks, beverages, & treats
- Paid Coffee Meet with Colleague
- Monthly Team Happy Hours
- HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA
- Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans
Company HQ
South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA
Leadership
Udayan Umapathi
(Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Research Assistant at MIT Media Lab and Purdue University.
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