VP of Finance, BigHat Biosciences
Office located in San Mateo, CA
Antibody discovery & engineering platform
Open for applications
Antibody discovery & engineering platform
21-100 employees
Open for applications
Office located in San Mateo, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
1900 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, California 94403, US
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in biotech finance, accounting, and reporting, coupled with a strong track record of success in high-growth organizations
- Proven work experience as a VP, Finance or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters
- Possesses critical knowledge of federal and state tax laws as well as basic accounting issues
- CPA preferred
- Bachelor's degree required (finance/accounting, business, science, engineering)
- 10+ years minimum of relevant work experience, preferably in one of the following areas: VP, Finance for biotechnology companies, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate development/operations roles within the biopharma industry
- Expert in Excel, PowerPoint, and GoogleSuite; able to perform data analysis via Excel/Google Sheets to inform business & financial decision making
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
- Collaborative working style and demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and solve operational gaps & inefficiencies
- Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced and innovative high-growth environment
- Inquisitive nature, strong attention to detail, diligence, and a great attitude
- Results-oriented and able to roll up their sleeves to accomplish any task
- Consistently delivers on commitments in a timely manner
What the job involves
- BigHat Biosciences is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President* of Finance to lead our financial strategy and operations in a rapidly growing environment
- In this leadership role, the VP of Finance will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, forecasting, and accounting operations
- The responsibilities include driving financial strategy, analyzing key financial data, and delivering actionable insights to support decision-making
- In working directly with senior leadership, the VP of Finance will play an integral role in ensuring the company's operations align with our ambitious goals and growth trajectory
- Lead BigHat’s Finance function, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning to ensure alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives
- Work closely with founders and the executive team, serving as a key representative of the Finance department to internal stakeholders and to the Board of Directors
- Oversee all accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
- Evaluate, enhance, and implement tracking systems for revenue, expenses, and financial metrics, while establishing and maintaining robust policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures
- Lead the annual budgeting process, providing clear guidance, accountability, and insights to align financial plans with operational and strategic goals
- Develop, oversee, and manage the Company’s investment strategy to optimize resources and support long-term growth
- Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements by preparing and managing timely and accurate annual, quarterly, and monthly reports
- Support fundraising initiatives, corporate transactions, and audit processes, serving as a key financial representative during due diligence and negotiations
- Partner with People Ops and Talent around compensation structure and execution
Application process
- Stage 1: Applied
- Stage 2: Initial Conversation with Head of Talent
- Stage 3: Initial Conversation with Hiring Manager
- Stage 4: 1st Technical Screen
- Stage 5: 2nd Technical Screen
- Stage 6: Full Panel Interview
- Stage 7: Offer (Pending References)
- Stage 8: References
- Stage 9: Hired
Our take
Melding genetics and code, Bighat Bioscience is a protein therapeutics company that develops antibodies for the medical industry using machine learning and artificial intelligence. Established in 2019, its antibody design capabilities have been tried and tested for numerous use cases, including during the vaccine development race of the pandemic.
The platform has special utility in supporting the creation of drugs for hard-to-treat diseases such as Alzheimer's, which affect large numbers of people. To this end, the company has partnered with leading pharmaceutical companies such as Merck & Co and Amgen to build ML and AI platforms for their drug discovery needs.
Interestingly, BigHat grew its company by 30% in 2022, despite competitors having to downsize, which is a a definitive green flag for its success in the space. It has also won big when it comes to large contractors who see the smoothness and scalability of the platforms it builds, suggesting it will secure more lucrative deals moving forward.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jul 2022
$75m
SERIES B
Feb 2021
$19m
SERIES A
Total funding: $99.3m
Company benefits
- Culture of excellence and growth
- Swift promotions with clear standards
- Autonomy and responsibility
- Fair compensation and recognition
- True work life balance
Company HQ
Beresford Park, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Mark DePristo
(CEO)Currently Advisor at Mirvie and EverlyWell. Previously Head of Genomics Team at Google and Vice President of Informatics at SynapDx.
Peyton Greenside
(CSO)Previously Founding Scientific Advisor at VALIS, Fellow at Schmidt Science Fellows and Quantitative Analyst Intern at Verily Life Sciences.
Theresa Tribble
(Advisor)Currently CEO at Droplet Biosciences. Also founded Landsdowne Labs, and Nebula Industries. Previously Venture Partner at The Engine.
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