Full-Time
Finance & Accounting Director
Posted on 8/20/2026
Alimentiv
Compensation Overview
$160k - $200k/yr
San Diego, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work arrangement in San Diego.
Bachelor's
Category
 Accounting (1) |
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Required Skills
NetSuite
ERP
Forecasting
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Financial Modeling
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial leadership, is required.
- People management experience, including mentoring and developing a small team, is required.
- The candidate must be able to operate across accounting, financial planning and analysis, systems, and compliance without a large supporting team.
- The candidate must be comfortable presenting to executive leadership and the Board.
- Direct experience with NetSuite enterprise resource planning, including administration and implementing integrations, is required.
- Solid working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and audit and tax processes is required.
- Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills, including the ability to build budgeting and forecasting tools, are required.
- Experience with international business, including intercompany transactions and consolidations, is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead AcelaBio's finance and accounting function end to end, including day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, systems, internal controls, and compliance.
- Provide the executive team and Board with accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.
- Build the financial infrastructure needed to support the company's growth and independence.
- Own the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and reconciliations.
- Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and the Board as needed.
- Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting across service lines.
- Monitor revenue, profitability, backlog, and cash position, and report trends and risks to leadership.
- Support pricing, costing, and project profitability decisions in partnership with Business Development and Leadership.
- Manage cash flow planning and treasury activities.
- Own finance and accounting systems used for reporting, billing, and forecasting, including evaluating, deploying, and integrating new or upgraded systems.
- Establish and maintain internal controls and prepare for future audit readiness.
- Ensure tax, audit, and regulatory compliance and act as the primary contact for external reviews of financial statements and tax matters.
- Lead continuous process improvements for accuracy and efficiency as the organization scales.
- Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, long-range planning, and decision support.
- Provide financial input and analysis for complex multi-year customer contracts, client project proposals, profitability, and new business initiatives.
- Set priorities, allocate work, and support the professional development of the finance function as it grows.
- Hire and directly manage third-party or in-house accounting staff.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, and human resources.
Desired Qualifications
- CPA designation is preferred.
- Familiarity with clinical research organizations, including CAP/CLIA or other regulated laboratory environments, is an asset but not required.
- Working knowledge of ASPE (Canada) is a plus.