Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Belite Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics for retinal degenerative eye diseases. The Director of Finance will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and compliance activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to support the organization's financial and operational strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process which involves collaboration with department heads to align financial plans with organization objectives
- Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing monthly financial results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances to budget
- Function as the primary business partner for certain business groups as it relates to financial & accounting matters and other financial statement inquiries, as well as recommend enhancements to the financial planning & analysis processes within the organization
- Conduct ongoing forecasting to anticipate financial trends and challenges and work with business groups to mitigate actual to budget variances
- Support corporate accounting team in the month-end close process, as well as, financial reporting relating to public filings with SEC
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of accounting/finance experience, with prior supervisory experience recommended
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution
- Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems, particularly as it relates to NetSuite and SAP, respectively
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain financial concepts and information to non-financial staff, stakeholders, and external partners
- Experience in biopharma industry preferred
- MBA or CPA preferred
Benefits
- Annual incentive bonuses
- Equity participation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Remote US
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