Chief Financial Officer (Hybrid)

SPAULDING CLINICAL aims to be the clinical research organization by which all others are measured. Pioneering in our approach to redefining how the industry perceives and achieves success; passionate in our pursuit of ingenious solutions that mitigate risk; loving in our care for our volunteers, customers and employees; and heroic in our ambitions to ensure the health and safety of people around the globe - Spaulding Clinical is taking research beyond results to create a marketplace of safer drugs.    
 

Position Snapshot:

• Full Time 
• Hybrid
• Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, and Bonus Program

Job Summary:

The CFO develops financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans and directing finance staff.   Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, critical measurements, and working with executive management in determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service driven strategies while maintaining a strong emphasis on the company’s core values and unique mission statement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources, and developing action plans.
• Responsible for securing bank financing (both mortgage re-finance and line of credit)
• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Proactively develops organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking direction in line with organizational objectives.
• Work as a Strategic Business Partner with Operational Business Leaders to:
  • Increase Market Share
  • Increase Profitability
  • Identify, analyze, prioritize and drive new and improved business initiatives, including strategic business partnerships/acquisitions.
• Work as a Strategic Business Partner with Controller to:
  • Assist in finance operations as needed
  • Analyze, prioritize and drive new cost savings initiatives and negotiate with customers and vendors to increase profits.
• Direct and analyze studies of general economic, business or financial conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operation.
• Enhance value of financial records and information through ability to understand the meaning and communicate this to management in a manner that allows direct action.
• Create and build relationships with key vendors and strategic partners that aligns with the strategy and enables the business to grow.

The Statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language.
• High Energy/Positive Attitude
• Innovative
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) as evidenced by a demonstrated ability to prepare documents and to deliver presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure within a multitask environment, appropriately assigning priorities and keeping track of deadlines.
• Strategic thinking, leadership skills, assertiveness, strong technical background and excellent negotiation skills.
• Successful track record in a rapid-growth environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far. 
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Hazards:

• Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens

Education and Experience:

• 10-15 years of finance/operations experience.
• Prior experience in a rapid-growth environment required.
• Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry experience preferred.
• BS Degree preferably in business/finance, MBA preferred.
• Strong Banking Relationships required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP required.

 Spaulding Clinical Research management has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education which may vary from the above listed skills and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Spaulding Clinical does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need. Simply put, we celebrate diversity in all forms and have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or plain hate.