SimplyTest Vice President of Finance

Job Title: Vice President of Finance

Location: Huntsville Alabama (On-site preferred)

Company: SimplyTest

Reports to: CEO

Board Interaction: Regular exposure and presentations

About SimplyTest

SimplyTest is a diagnostics company focused on delivering high-quality scalable testing solutions. Based in Huntsville Alabama SimplyTest operates in a regulated healthcare environment and is backed by private equity partners committed to operational discipline value creation and long-term growth.

We are entering a critical phase that requires both financial stabilization and forward-looking growth execution. This role will be central to helping the company navigate a PE-backed turnaround while building the financial foundation required for sustainable expansion.

Role Overview

SimplyTest is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead Finance and Accounting through a period of transformation and growth. This is a senior hands-on leadership role responsible for building scalable financial infrastructure strengthening controls and visibility and serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.

The VP of Finance will balance operational execution with strategic insight helping drive improved performance accountability and decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and leadership team providing clear insights to support turnaround and growth initiatives
• Support private equity reporting requirements investor updates and board-level financial presentations
• Assist with capital planning activities including liquidity management lender relationships and transaction support as needed
• Translate financial data into actionable insights to guide commercialization pricing and operational decisions

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Build oversee and continuously improve a scalable FP&A function
• Own budgeting forecasting and rolling forecasts aligned with business priorities
• Develop scenario models to support turnaround planning cost optimization and growth investments
• Drive pricing margin and product-line profitability analysis
• Establish KPI frameworks and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability

Accounting Controls & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting operations ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness
• Strengthen internal controls financial discipline and documentation
• Partner with external auditors tax advisors and accounting firms
• Ensure ongoing tax readiness and timely filings
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems

Operational & Commercial Enablement

• Partner closely with Operations Sales and Product teams to optimize working capital COGS and cash flow
• Develop ROI frameworks for investments in manufacturing lab operations and infrastructure
• Support financial diligence and integration planning for acquisitions or asset transactions
• Improve cost transparency and unit economics across the business

Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop the Finance and Accounting team
• Define clear roles responsibilities KPIs and scalable processes
• Foster a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution when needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage key banking and vendor relationships
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational stability
• Deliver timely accurate financial reporting and forecasting
• Support special projects and initiatives as required

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 1015 years of progressive finance experience including 35 years in a senior finance leadership role (VP Finance Head of Finance Director of Finance or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial planning forecasting and profitability management
• Demonstrated success operating in PE-backed turnaround or high-growth environments
• Deep understanding of GAAP internal controls and financial operations
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-moving environment

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare diagnostics laboratory services life sciences or other regulated environments
• Familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulatory requirements as well as FDA QSR GMPs ISO13485 IVDR or similar frameworks
• Experience supporting or participating in fundraising activities including equity raises debt facilities or lender negotiations
• Exposure to M&A asset sales or corporate transactions including financial diligence integration planning or carve-outs
• Experience working in private equitybacked companies particularly in turnaround or transformation scenarios

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field required
• MBA CPA or similar credentials preferred but not required

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with accounting and financial systems (ERP experience strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Comfort leveraging technology and automation for scalability
• Ability to collaborate effectively using tools such as Teams or Zoom

Why Join SimplyTest

• Play a critical role in a PE-backed turnaround with clear growth potential
• Partner closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders
• Opportunity to build scalable financial infrastructure and drive meaningful impact
• Competitive compensation with potential equity participation
• Join a focused mission-driven team improving healthcare diagnostics

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