Sr. Director Vice President, Finance

Shifamed

Job Location:

Los Gatos, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supira Medical a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company is developing a low-profile high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock. To learn more about Supira Medical please visit .

ABOUT SHIFAMED
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.

Description:

Were hiring a Finance leader at the Sr. Director or VP-level. The Sr. Director / VP Finance will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board responsible for building and leading the companys financial and operational infrastructure as the Company completes its U.S. pivotal trials toward a PMA approval. You will oversee financial strategy capital planning operational finance and compliance.

Responsibilities Skills & Hands-on Experience:

Strategic Finance & Executive Leadership

Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team contributing to corporate strategy governance and long-term value creation.
Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors on financial planning capital strategy and operational decision-making.
Develop and maintain integrated financial and operating models covering R&D clinical trials manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.
Deliver clear financial insights KPIs and scenario analyses to support executive and Board decisions.

Financial Reporting Audit & AICPA Compliance

Lead the accounting function and the creation of financial statements that meet AICPA-compliant standards.
Design implement and manage internal controls and reporting processes appropriate for a regulated venture-backed medical device company.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

Capital Strategy & Investor Relations

Support the CEO and Board in pursuing venture financings strategic investments and non-dilutive funding initiatives.
Manage investor relations including Board reporting audit-ready diligence materials and ongoing investor communications.
Support preparation for future liquidity events or strategic transactions.

Financial Operations & Controls

Scale the finance organization including accounting FP&A treasury tax and external service providers.
Oversee budgeting forecasting cash flow management and burn-rate optimization.
Establish scalable financial systems policies and procedures appropriate for Supiras stage of business.

Clinical & Regulatory Financial Oversight

Oversee financial management of clinical trials including CRO contracts milestone-based payments and cost and financial reporting controls.
Align financial planning with regulatory pathways (FDA CE Mark Medicare enforcement and other jurisdictions as applicable).

ERP Selection & Implementation

Evaluate the need for and timing of upgrading Supiras ERP system and make recommendations to management and the Board.
Define system requirements spanning accounting FP&A procurement inventory manufacturing and revenue processes.
Lead the selection design and implementation of the companys first fully integrated ERP system ensuring alignment with financial reporting audit and operational requirements.
Oversee data migration system controls user training and change management.
Ensure the ERP platform supports scalability regulatory compliance and future commercialization needs.
Coordinate ERP implementation with external vendors auditors and internal stakeholders.

Commercial Readiness & Revenue Transition

Prepare the finance organization and systems for transition from pre-revenue to early commercial operations.
Define revenue recognition policies pricing models and gross margin analytics aligned with regulatory approvals and go-to-market strategy.
Support manufacturing supply chain and inventory planning from a financial and systems perspective.

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and mitigate financial operational and regulatory risks.
Oversee tax strategy insurance coverage and compliance with healthcare and medical device regulations.
Manage relationships with auditors tax advisors ERP vendors banks and other external partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
15 years of progressive finance leadership experience including:
Venture-backed life sciences or medical device companies.
Leading the preparation of AICPA-compliant audited financial statements.
Supporting clinical-stage companies transitioning to commercialization.
Selecting and implementing ERP systems in early- to growth-stage companies.
Supporting strategic shareholder exit transactions.
Demonstrated experience managing external audits and implementing internal controls.
Proven success leading complex cross-functional ERP implementations.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP; International public accounting experience is preferred.
Strategic yet highly hands-on leader.
Strong project management and change leadership skills.
Comfortable building infrastructure from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.
High integrity attention to detail and sound judgment.
Effective communicator with executives investors auditors and global partners.

Our salary ranges are calculated by role level and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge location skills experience relevant education and training/certifications. The compensation package for this full-time position consists of base salary equity and benefits.

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