Head of Finance

6+ years of relevant experience across strategic finance, FP&A, accounting, healthcare finance, or related finance roles, with meaningful experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Experience owning financial models, budgets, forecasts, and scenario planning.

Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals, with enough accounting depth to effectively oversee the close and external accounting partners.

Demonstrated experience with grant budgeting and financial management, including budget development, expense tracking, reporting, compliance requirements, and audit-ready documentation.

Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management, including medical coding, billing, claims, reimbursement, collections, and the financial implications of payer processes.

Experience translating financial and operational data into clear recommendations for executives and non-finance stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to build processes and financial infrastructure in an environment where they may not already exist.

Proficiency with AI tools and a demonstrated ability to use AI and automation to improve finance, analysis, reporting, or operational workflows.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, executive-level financial reporting.

Comfort working independently and taking ownership of both strategic projects and hands-on execution.

A highly flexible, operational mindset and willingness to take on work outside a traditional finance remit when needed.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, ambiguous early-stage environment.

Experience as an early or first finance hire at a venture-backed startup.

Experience in healthcare technology, digital health, AI, or another regulated or technology-driven industry.

Experience managing financial requirements associated with government, research, or healthcare-related grants.

Experience with healthcare reimbursement models and revenue cycle operations in a provider or digital healthcare environment.

Experience supporting fundraising, board reporting, investor reporting, or financial due diligence.

Experience with revenue modeling, pricing, unit economics, and commercial financial analysis.

Experience implementing or scaling finance systems and processes.

Familiarity with startup finance and operational systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Carta, Gusto, Ramp, Brex, or similar platforms.

CPA, MBA, or other relevant financial qualification is a plus, but not required.