Senior Director of Finance

About The Role Drug Hunter is a B2B scientific intelligence platform for biotech/pharma R&D scientists that empowers them to discover the medicines of the future. We serve >250 R&D institutions, including most of the top global biotech & pharma companies. We're a mission-driven, product-focused company backed by top-tier investors and trusted by the world's leading R&D organizations. Drug Hunter is hiring a Senior Director, Finance to lead FP&A, accounting, and financial operations as we scale our subscription business. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing company with great opportunity for career growth. You will partner closely with the CEO and leadership on strategy and growth, provide the business with clear, timely insight into its SaaS metrics and financial performance, lead the finance and accounting team, and own the function's systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Strategic finance and business partnering Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on strategy, pricing, growth investments and resource allocationPartner with Sales, Marketing, Product and Content leaders to set budgets, track performance and turn financial data into decisionsLead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts and long-range financial modelSupport fundraising, investor relations and board reporting, including board decks and investor updates FP&A and SaaS metrics Own reporting on core SaaS metrics (for ex ARR/MRR, net and gross revenue retention, churn)Build monthly management reporting and variance analysis that explain what moved and whyModel pricing and packaging changes, new products and market expansionManage cash flow forecasting, runway planning and scenario analysis Accounting, controllership, treasury, and equity administration Oversee a timely, accurate month-end and year-end close under US GAAPOwn revenue recognition for subscription and enterprise contracts under ASC 606Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, expense management, and general ledger activitiesOversee management of the annual audit, tax compliance (including sales tax/VAT for international customers) and outside advisorsMaintain banking relationships and ensure compliance with debt covenantsHandle equity administration in partnership with the CEO Systems, controls and operations Design scalable processes and internal controls fit for a growing companyOptimize finance systems (ERP, billing, FP&A and spend tools) and their integration with the CRMSupport client and vendor contract review and negotiations related to financial termsOwn insurance and risk management Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting teamSet the finance roadmap and priorities as the company scalesPromote financial literacy and accountability across the organization Requirements What you bring 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including at least 5 years managing finance or accounting teams2+ years in a finance or accounting role at a venture-backed or high-growth SaaS startup, ideally through a stage of significant scalingDeep command of SaaS economics and subscription metrics, and the ability to explain them clearly to non-finance leadersStrong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription businessesProven business partnering skills: a track record of influencing decisions with executives and department heads, not just reporting resultsHands-on experience building forecasts, operating plans and board-level reportingA builder's mindset: comfortable rolling up your sleeves on the details while setting long-term directionExcellent communication, judgment and integrityDesire to grow and develop as the company scalesBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field Nice to have CPA, CMA or MBAExperience with fundraising, M&A or due diligence processesBackground serving life sciences, biotech, pharma or scientific information customersExperience with international operations, multi-currency billing and global taxFamiliarity with tools such as QuickBooks, Stripe, Brex, Bill, HubSpot, and modern FP&A platforms Benefits Drug Hunter provides industry-leading benefits, including the following: Competitive salary, variable compensation, and equityBroad range of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their dependents, including generous coverage for a platinum PPO healthcare planShort-term disability and long-term disability insuranceCancer and critical illness coverageUp to 14 weeks paid parental leave (after 1 yr tenure) and childcare FSA plan401(k) + employer match Home office set up stipend for fully remote employeesLearning and development supportGenerous and flexible vacation and leave policies