Chief Financial Officer

About HiFiBiO Therapeutics

HiFiBiO Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech driving a robust clinical pipeline of transformative immunotherapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases. HiFiBiO achieves an unprecedented understanding of immune modulation in human diseases by pioneering a unique high-resolution translational platform, Drug Intelligence Science (DIS®), which combines unique single-cell capabilities with AI/ML approaches. Using patient samples, DIS® enables the discovery of novel targets, effective antibody drugs, and predictive biomarkers to enhance the probability of success for immunotherapies. HiFiBiO has established partnerships with major multinational pharmaceutical and biotech companies and has been recognized as one of the 2023 Fierce 15 biotech companies.

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who can adapt quickly in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with exceptional leadership skills to drive strategy and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record driving both external-facing investor relation activities along with internal-facing financial planning & analysis activities and controls, including ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.

As a member of HiFiBiO executive leadership, the CFO will have accountability for financial decision-making, investment advice and guidance, including at the Board of Director level. The candidate will operate across global (U.S., China, France) financial operations, assess financial implications for strategic decisions, and partner with BD to identify opportunities to drive growth. Ideally, the candidate will have IPO experience.

The candidate is expected to be a role model for HiFiBiO’s core values and SOAR culture – Supportive, Optimistic, Adaptive, and Responsible. This full-time position is based in Cambridge, MA, reporting directly to the company CEO.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure by leading financing efforts, through private investments or public offerings, strategizing ways to secure capital for research, development, and growth
• Oversee global financial strategy, long-term budgetary planning, and cost management in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash, equity, and liquidity risks
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports, analysis, and decision support to the CEO, Boad of Directors, and management team on investment, cost, forecasting, resource allocation, and other decisions for organizational financial health
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s research & development and operations
• Ensure financial controls, compliance, and timely and accurate financial reporting, consistent with US GAAP, state, and local reporting requirements and regulatory authorities
• Evaluate and consistently improve financial systems, processes, and policies to fit current needs and maximize return on investment
• Lead team offinance personnel (controllers, accountants, financial analysts, etc.)
• Provide active, hands-on leadership as a member of the executive leadership team by proactively communicating and developing talent across the global organization
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles having demonstrated global finance, accounting, and team leadership experience in biological sciences or other health-related fields
• Proven experience asCFO, finance officer or relevant role, with executive presence and ability to successfully interact at the Board of Director level
• Ability to build trust with the investment community by engaging with and influencing key investors and potential partners
• Successful track record in corporate finance, capital market access, valuation, fundraising, and corporate accounting
• Experienced in clinical trial forecasting, critical analysis, and long-term financial outcome evaluation
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communications, people skills, and ability to motivate and inspire people and teams globally
• Experience having led the financial analysis and due diligence process for a successful initial public offering (IPO) preferred
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA or CPA is preferred
  
  

Benefits We Offer

HiFiBiO is committed to the health and well-being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 
• Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (100% covered)
• HSA & FSA Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Pre-tax Account
• Parking and Commuter Pre-tax Account
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 11Paid Holidays andSick Time
• 401(K) Plan
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, marital status or any other protected Federal/National, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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