Chief Financial Officer

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Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reporting to the CEO, serves as a key strategic thought partner to the CEO and senior team, and serve as a leader with external constituents. She /he will be responsible for working with the CEO and Board of Directors (BOD) to develop and execute the financial strategy and operations that support the Company's business objectives and plans. The CFO will play a lead role in positioning the Company to investors and provide input and perspective on all significant business decisions. The CFO will be a strong voice in the setting of strategic and operating plans.

The CFO will lead the Company's investor relations, being the spokesperson to the financial and investor community and telling the Rain story. Together with the VP Finance and Administration she/he will ensure that the company, leadership team, and the board have a clear understanding of macro economic and biotech specific forces impact Rain's future, operating performance and risks as it relates to all budgeted and forecasted goals. The CFO will be responsible primarily for positive investor relations and external facing financial communication for all finance functions, including financial and expense projections, fundraising, deal analysis, procurement, financial reporting, compliance, controls, budgeting, pricing, tax and treasury.

Key Performance Objectives:

Contribute actively to the development and execution of the company's strategic and business plans. Work closely with the senior management team and BOD to evaluate company portfolio and operations, maintaining and improving financial flexibility and enhancing the company's overall financial position.

Serve as a key spokesperson for the company to the investment community, ensuring transparency in communications, while positioning the company in a compelling way to current and prospective investors.

Lead, manage and direct all financial affairs of the company including: financial planning, forecasting and budgeting, treasury, tax, audit, regulatory filings and compliance, finance operations including accounts payable, internal control and timely close of financial reporting each month. Also, ensure the integrity and compliance of all financial and regulatory reporting, controls, systems, policies, and procedures.

Provide overall leadership to the management reporting, financial planning, and budgeting processes. Lead efforts to improve the analytical rigor of the finance team so that business decisions throughout the organization are informed by analytical insight.

Interface directly with the Board and Audit Committee of the Board, ensuring they have a clear sense of the overall financial health and potential risk areas of the company. Maintain prudent risk policies and exposures and establish balance sheet management and forecasting discipline.

Required and Preferred Education and Experience:

• At least three (5) years as Chief Financial Officer of a public company with strong investor-relations, finance-based analytical skills , and experience in strategic planning. 15+ years of finance experience required, of which at least ten (10) years are of senior financial leadership experience in the biotech industry, or significant banking and investor experience in oncology biotech.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required. CFA, CPA, MBA or a related postgraduate business degree is preferred.
• Ability to prepare for and conduct successful financing, board presentations, forecasting, and bringing new investors and possible licensing deals to the table.
• A demonstrated track record of serving as a business partner to the CEO, the board, and the senior leadership team to influence business decisions. Proven ability to work with his/her peers across all functions are essential.
• Must have the highest level of integrity, a strong work ethic and a high degree of professionalism working within a diverse workforce

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially with industry analysts, board members, and investors
• Thoroughly steeped in macro economics and a detailed understanding of the oncology biotech investor space
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills