Head of Finance

Asimov • Boston, MA

13d

About The Position

Our mission at Asimov is to radically advance humankind's ability to design living systems, enabling biotechnologies with societal benefit. We're developing a mammalian synthetic biology platform––from cells to software––to enable biotechnologies with outsized impact, with an initial focus on gene therapies, cell therapies, and protein therapeutics. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Head of Finance to build and lead our finance and accounting function from the ground up. In this newly created role, and reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will establish core financial processes, ensure accurate revenue recognition, support budgeting and forecasting, while overseeing all accounts payable and receivable activities. This role offers the unique opportunity to design and optimize financial systems as a team of one within a rapidly growing biotech startup. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment while bringing financial rigor, process discipline, and forward-thinking leadership needed to support scientific innovation and fuel the company’s next phase of growth.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance.
• You have experience working in a high-growth company, in the life sciences, biotech, or tools/services industry,
• You have strong technical accounting expertise, including revenue recognition, COGS tracking, accruals, and GAAP compliance.
• You have experience with audits, tax compliance, and working directly with external auditors.
• You are proficient with general ledger systems, procurement platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• You’ve demonstrated the ability to build scalable accounting processes and internal controls in a high-growth company.
• You have an analytical mindset with attention to detail; able to identify variances, trends, and risks early.
• You have excellent communication skills, able to translate accounting into clear business insights.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Controls: Ensure timely and accurate recording of revenue, COGS, and expenses across all product lines. Maintain reconciliations, accruals, and closing schedules.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead preparation for the annual audit, liaise with auditors on technical issues (e.g., revenue recognition, asset classification), and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Budget Tracking: Monitor spend against budget, provide variance analyses, and maintain rolling forecasts with input from department leads.
• Systems & Processes: Recommend and implement scalable general ledger and procurement systems (e.g., Prendio or equivalents) to improve reporting, visibility, and spend control.
• Cash & Runway Visibility: Produce monthly cash flow reports, identify risks to runway, and flag required actions.
• Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly/quarterly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for leadership and investors.
• Payroll: Manage scalable payroll systems and processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple states, while partnering with HR to support an expanding and distributed workforce.
• Strategy: Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders across the organization to align financial priorities with R&D, product, commercial and operations strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees