Director of Finance, FP&A

About Seismic Therapeutic: 

Seismic is determined to help patients with unmet need by integrating machine learning, structural biology, protein engineering, and translational immunology to generate clinic-ready medicines. At our core, we are focused on phenomenal science, supportive culture, a diverse team, and patient-centric goals. Seismic has the tools, skills, ideas and people to make this a reality. Success will be the discovery and development of effective therapies for patients in need, and we invite you to become a part of that.

Our office and lab are in Watertown, MA. 

 About The Role:

Seismic Therapeutic, a biotechnology startup focused on the intersection of structure, protein engineering, machine learning and immunology, is seeking a Director of Finance to build our FP&A capabilities and assist in the monthly close and reporting process. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the vendor accrual process for the monthly close partnering with the business and external vendors to record expenses in compliance with GAAP
• Responsible for internal financial reporting, including monthly comparison of actual vs. budget results 
• Collaborate with the Accounting team on the monthly close to ensure the books are closed accurately and promptly
• Lead the development of annual budgets, long range planning, and periodic forecast updates 
• Develop financial models and ad-hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team
• Serve as a strategic business partner to functional groups
• Assist with the oversight of the procurement and purchasing processes and ensure proper coding of expenses

Who You Are:

• Strong ability to build good working relationships with cross-functional business teams. Work effectively in and contribute to a team environment. Approaches work with a positive, team-first attitude. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including running meetings and preparing presentations for internal and external groups. Ability to communicate effectively with the team and Senior Management. 
• Someone who will embrace Seismic’s culture, values and exhibits a high degree of integrity and ethics, and shares Seismic’s commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting or a relevant degree
• 8+ years of relevant work experience 
• Prior experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, and experience with public company compliance.
• Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with FP&A planning tools and ERPs (QuickBooks and NetSuite)

This position will be based in our Watertown, MA office location. We are not currently considering remote applicants. 

As a member of our diverse and growing team, you’ll help shape Seismic into a company that takes its scientific mission seriously while providing a positive and supportive workplace environment and culture. With your insights, passion and talent - we’ll bring novel therapeutics to the patients who need them the most.

Seismic Therapeutic is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.