VP/Director of Finance & Administration Nanobiosym | Cambridge, MA | Onsite Nanobiosym is an innovative nanotechnology company in Cambridge, MA developing next gen diagnostics to address a broad range of diseases. Founded by an MIT/Harvard alum to work at the interface of physics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine, this hyper-growth company offers unique career opportunities with strong long-term incentives. We are seeking a rock-star candidate to take charge of our finance and administrative functions and play an integral leadership role in the company's scale-up. Position Summary The VP/Director of Finance & Administration will own all financial, accounting, legal, HR, IT, Security, and administrative operations of the company - from hands-on general ledger work to the systems, records, and controls and compliance management that let a growing company run cleanly. This is a rare role for a high-caliber professional who is equally comfortable closing the books, keeping the day-to-day running efficiently, and sitting at the strategy table. You are hands-on, self-motivated, emotionally intelligent, and thrive in a dynamic workplace, with the business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people inside and outside the company. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting • Own the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements • Deliver timely, accurate monthly and quarterly reporting packages to the CEO, Executive Management, and the Board • Direct AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, vendor management and negotiations, and collections - supervising the function while remaining hands-on as needed; Cut Costs, Build cost efficiency, negotiate supplier contracts, • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash management to support growth • Manage or assist tax filings for all entities and implement accounting policies, internal controls, and close calendars • Build reporting that scales: standardized templates, defined close cycles, and dashboards leadership can act on Audit, Compliance & Due Diligence • Own audit preparation end to end - schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and auditor coordination • Manage compliance across grants, contracts, tax, employment, and regulatory requirements • Prepare due diligence reports and respond to diligence requests with complete, well-organized documentation • Negotiatel contracts, Maintain all corporate records, entity filings, and insurance coverage Legal & Contracts • Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts - vendor, customer, employment, NDA, consulting, and partnership agreements/contracts • Manage outside corporate adn IP legal counsel and IP/patent filing relationships, bringing routine work in-house where practical • Track contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines so nothing lapses HR, Hiring & Personnel • Own hiring end to end - sourcing, applicant tracking, pipeline management, offers, and onboarding • Administer benefits, health insurance billing, and payroll changes • Handle personnel matters including performance issues, staff conflicts, absenteeism, and terminations, in compliance with state and federal employment law • Build and enforce HR policies and documentation as headcount grows • Build physical and cybersecurity, risk management, negotiate insurance packages Operations, Systems & Scale • Run day-to-day operations efficiently - office, purchasing, vendor sourcing and bids, and cost savings across the board • Own document and data organization: paper and electronic files, contract repositories, financial records, and version control, structured so anything can be located on demand • Select and implement accounting, (ERP) , (benefits) payroll, HRIS, and operational systems that replace manual work • Put repeatable, documented processes and controls in place so operations hold up as headcount and complexity scale • Support the CEO on communications, planning, and follow-through on key action items Minimum Qualifications • 10+ years of progressive finance, accounting, operations, and administration experience, including time in a senior or leadership capacity • Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred • Expertise in GAAP, audit preparation, tax, and internal controls; SOX familiarity • Working knowledge of state and federal employment law and commercial contracting • Track record of implementing systems and processes that scaled with a growing organization • Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean environment • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and analytical ability, and excellent attention to detail across competing priorities • Responsive and proactive, with the ability to work well under tight deadlines and rapidly changing demands Preferred Qualifications • CPA and/or MBA; Ideally Big Four accounting experience, or Top Tier corporate experience • Startup, biotech, life sciences, or digital healthcare background • Experience managing outside counsel, HR functions, or diligence processes in a lean environment Personal Qualities • You resonate with Nanobiosym's mission • You are results and deadline driven, and work well under high-pressure situations • You are comfortable with working long hours • You are resourceful, flexible, tactful, and persistent • You have positive energy, a sense of humor, and a can-do attitude • You have high ethical standards, are highly trustworthy and loyal, and handle confidential information with discretion • You are required to work onsite for this position Why Join Us • Own the finance and administration functions of a hyper-growth company with a clear path to expanded leadership • Build the systems, controls, and infrastructure that carry the company through its next stage of scale • Work with a world-class team at the forefront of nanotechnology, physics, biomedicine and AI.