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VPDirector of Finance & Administration

Nanobiosym


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 companys 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
  • Bachelors 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 Nanobiosyms 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.

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Nanobiosym® (NBS) is an innovation engine dedicated to creating a new science that emerges from the holistic integration of physics, biomedicine, and nanotechnology. NBS focuses on incubating transformational technologies that have the potential for game-changing impact and commercial ... View more

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