Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:

The CFO will bring strategic perspective and financial discipline to company strategy development and execution and ongoing operations. As a growth platform, the CFO will be critical to providing a strategic and financial assessment of growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Understand of genetic testing and/or diagnostic market
• Public company experience as a CFO
• IPO experience
• M&A, strategic alliance, and any transactional skill – corporate development
• Experience in Revenue Cycle Management is preferable
• Pricing
• FP&A
• Network with capital market, bankers, investors
• Strong fit w/ BG culture, in particular
• Open to feedback
• Strong ownership in his/her role
• Excellent time management skills
• Fundraising experience (structuring, negotiating, and executing) in public and private markets
• Strong knowledge of healthcare delivery and reimbursement models
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present company strategy and performance to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Performs as a hands-on executive with a command of the details, processes, and team
• Strong technical acumen across all finance disciplines

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic management of the accounting and finance functions
• Directing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Recommending improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial information
• Managing or overseeing the relationship with independent auditors
• Overseeing financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Managing relationships with investors and investment institutions
• Work with senior leaders to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project financial information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting
• Researches revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
• Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, the management team, and the rest of the company
• Identify and manage business risks and insurance requirements
• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting and finance staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.