The Company
Verve is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company established with a mission to solve the global health epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Founded by world-leading experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics and gene-editing, Verve is pioneering a new approach to the care of cardiovascular disease, potentially transforming treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing medicines. The company’s initial three programs – VERVE-101, VERVE-102, and VERVE-201 – target genes that have been extensively validated as targets for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a root cause of cardiovascular disease. VERVE-101 and VERVE-102 are designed to permanently turn off the PCSK9 gene in the liver and are being developed initially for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and ultimately to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients not at goal on oral therapy. VERVE-201 is designed to permanently turn off the ANGPTL3 gene in the liver and is initially being developed for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) and ultimately to treat patients with refractory hypercholesterolemia. In 2023, Verve was named a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe for the third consecutive year. Verve is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Position
The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for providing overall strategy, leadership, and direction of all financial activities to ensure the company is operating under accepted accounting principles. This individual will be responsible for implementing financial and governance strategy and will ensure compliance to all administrative matters including legal, audit, and tax requirements.
This role requires a key focus on establishing effective systems and processes to enhance the financial management of the company. The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for facilitating best in class financial processes to support all company activities with an eye towards continuous optimization.
The Vice President of Finance will report directly to the CFO. This position will have responsibility for leading all accounting, financial reporting, procurement and control teams within the company.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting and finance operations, maintaining a system of accounting policies and controls to mitigate risk and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Develop strong relationships with key business leaders to advise the senior management team pertaining to all financial matters related to the business.
- Managing relationships with internal and external auditors as well as other finance consultants
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team that serves as a trusted partner to the broader organization with the ability to scale as the organization grows
- Manage and lead the team in support of their individual career development
- Establish and maintain financial processes, internal controls and accounting policies according to company guidelines and direct compliance efforts for SOX 404b
- Oversee the internal and external reporting functions by supporting the team on SEC filings, monthly/quarterly/annual internal reporting and ad hoc analyses to ensure appropriate communication to key stakeholders
- Lead communications with the audit committee
- Provide development, oversight, and management of the organization’s cash and investment strategy
- Manage external tax advisors to ensure compliance and timely preparation of tax returns and provisions as well as engage in ad hoc tax-related projects as necessary
- Manage insurance coverage for the organization, including collaboration with manufacturing, clinical, HR as well as compliance
- Represent the Finance department and support cross-functional initiatives and communications
- Support fundraising or transactions as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance as well as an advanced degree (MBA) is highly desirable. CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.
- 15+ years of experience functioning in a strategic leadership role with responsibilities for overseeing the company’s financial matters and organization.
- Must have a solid track record of success leading an organization through all stages of financial activities and transactions.
- Prior experience in a similar role at a public, clinical stage biopharmaceutical company is highly desirable
- A track record of outstanding financial management skills including accounting financial reporting and controls.
- Demonstrated ability to managing with integrity and maintaining highly sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop teams through creating a vision, setting goals, and feedback.
- The ability to function in a rapidly growing environment and demonstrate creativity, select ability and innovative strategies pertaining to all financial matters is essential.
- The ability to work as a team player in collaboration with all functional leaders within the company
EEO Statement
Verve Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Verve Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Verve Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Verve employees or any other company location; Verve Therapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
