Sr. Director, Finance and FP&A

Rani Therapeutics•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Finance and FP&A will serve as the senior financial leader responsible for shaping the financial strategy of a dynamic, high-growth biotechnology and combination-product organization. This executive will lead all aspects of financial planning, corporate accounting, reporting, budgeting, capital allocation, and long-range operational strategy. The Sr. Director, Finance and FP&A, will partner closely with the CFO to ensure the company has strong financial stewardship, operational discipline, and the analytical insight needed to meet development milestones and advance the company toward Phase II clinical readiness and commercial scaling. This leader must be hands-on, proactive, collaborative, and capable of navigating a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. The ideal candidate is a both strategically brilliant and operationally grounded leader who can build trust, drive clarity, and bring a disciplined financial perspective to scientific and technical environments.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including at least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a public or late-stage private biotech or life sciences company.
Proven experience managing FP&A, minimum 5 years.
Understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX, and audit requirements.
Proven experience managing treasury and accounting functions.
Experience supporting capital raises, strategic transactions, and investor communications.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and inspire teams.
Hands-on and strategic; equally comfortable preparing journal entries as presenting to the board.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across the organization.
Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
Works independently using project management skills.
Builds strong working relationships and has exceptional leadership skills.
Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company’s annual financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Partner closely with the CEO, executive leadership team, and board to provide financial insights and drive data-driven decisions.
Support capital-raising efforts, including investor relations, board presentations, and audit committee materials.
Build and refine long-term financial models aligned with R&D, clinical, and other business strategies.
Ensure financial alignment with company goals and resource optimization across departments.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial close.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements, including 10-Q and 10-K filings in collaboration with external auditors and legal counsel.
Manage treasury functions, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning to support runway and funding milestones.
Implement and optimize internal controls, accounting systems, and financial processes to support scalability and efficiency.
Oversee coordination of external audits, tax filings, and 401(k)/benefit plan audits.
Lead, mentor, and develop a small but high-performing finance and accounting team.
Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and HR leaders to forecast headcount and project budgets.
Work with program and alliance management to support milestone tracking and cost allocations under collaboration agreements.
Collaborate with legal and business development teams to assess deal structures, contract terms, and partnership economics.
Support SEC filings, SOX readiness, and compliance with all public company reporting standards.
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
Ensure an appropriate internal control environment and audit trail for all financial operations.