CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CARB-X (REMOTE - WORLDWIDE)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CARB-X (REMOTE - WORLDWIDE)

CARB-X has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Our organization is restoring the global R&D pipeline for antibacterials, preventatives, and diagnostics, so that no one should die from a bacterial infection. Six G7 governments and three premier foundations support our global work, committing approximately $500M over the next 7 years. Since inception, we have supported over 100 programs, across more than a dozen countries.

The CFO will be a member of the CARB-X Executive Team and will oversee the financial strategy, budget development, grant management, and financial reporting. The position is virtual and may operate across US and European time zones.

Responsibilities

• Financial strategy, budget development and resource management : create dynamic 2-year and 5-year financial plans with portfolio modeling to inform investment decisions; provide financial background and analysis for the CARB-X Investment Committee; monitor real-time funding headroom; design analytical tools for investment scenarios; develop and manage the annual Core budget; lead financial audit plans; identify financial risks and mitigation opportunities; communicate financial status and strategy to internal and external stakeholders; prepare reports for the Executive Team and funders; ensure reporting and compliance with funding agencies; collaborate on communications; oversee the FRA team and standardized financial systems.
• Strategic collaboration within CARB-X : collaborate with the Executive Director, Chief of R&D, and Chief of External Affairs to develop and modify financial strategy; oversee financial aspects of new funding and grant continuations; ensure alignment with BU financial plans and BU P&L; contribute to organizational strategic planning as a member of the executive team; promote cross-functional, cohesive decision-making.
• Financial monitoring, oversight, and adjustments : determine allocation strategies to optimize pooled funding; oversee commitments, spending, and cash flow; prepare periodic sponsor financial reports and optimize award management; resolve open issues with subrecipients; coordinate with BU LAW and the COO on portfolio tools and compliance.
• Research administration : advocate for CARB-X with BU Sponsored Programs; manage financial and research administration aspects of funding cycles; oversee subrecipient actions for compliance with BU, sponsor, and federal rules; communicate and problem-solve complex issues to ensure compliant, cost-effective support services; perform due diligence of subrecipients.
• Staff development and supervision : provide leadership to the Finance & Research Administration team; define roles, goals, and development; recruit and manage staff; oversee FRA processes such as invoicing, expense compliance, budgets, and cost-share obligations; cultivate CARB-X values of excellence, integrity, humility, and collaboration.

Required Skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other legally protected statuses. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location : Boston, MA

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

Salary : Grade 52

To apply : visit https : / / jobs.silkroad.com / BU / External / jobs / 315913

Miscellaneous

Seniority level : Executive

Job function : Finance and Sales

Industries : Online Audio and Video Media

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