Chief Financial Officer
Job in
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94085, USA
Listing for:
Yoh
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-14
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The successful candidate will be equally comfortable building a financial model, reviewing the underlying accounting, and presenting the financial story to executives, investors, and external stakeholders. Working closely with executive and scientific leadership, the CFO will help align capital, financial planning, and operating decisions with key clinical and business milestones.
What You'll DoLead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting.
Build and maintain financial models supporting an FDA-regulated study, operating plans, and future growth.
Provide leadership with clear visibility into cash requirements, runway, spending, and financial scenarios.
Maintain hands-on ownership of accounting and financial reporting.
Ensure appropriate financial controls and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
Support private financing activities, including financial modeling, due diligence, and investor reporting.
Translate financial results, forecasts, and operating plans into a clear and compelling financial story for investors and other stakeholders.
Partner with executive and scientific leadership on capital allocation, operating investments, and key business decisions.
Build scalable financial processes and infrastructure to support continued organizational growth.
What We're Looking For Significant finance and accounting experience within a privately held or growth-stage organization.
Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and accounting capabilities.
Demonstrated experience supporting private financing, venture-backed organizations, or capital-raising activities.
Finance leadership experience within biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, or another regulated life sciences company strongly preferred.
Experience supporting an FDA-regulated product, clinical study, or related development program is particularly valuable.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
Ability to move seamlessly between strategic financial leadership and hands-on execution.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information for executives, investors, and external stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial and proactive approach, with a willingness to take ownership and operate effectively within a growing organization.
We welcome candidates currently serving in hands-on CFO or senior finance leadership positions, as well as accomplished VP Finance or Controller-level leaders ready to step into their first CFO role. Compensation Base Salary: $260,000–$320,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The total compensation package includes a stock-option equity component, providing an opportunity to participate in the company's long-term growth and value creation.
Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join a science-driven organization at an important point in its evolution and take meaningful ownership of the financial infrastructure supporting its next stage. For a finance leader who wants to build rather than simply manage, this role provides the opportunity to influence financial strategy, capital deployment, clinical development, and long-term company growth while supporting a…
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