Solstice

Director of Finance

New York City. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will build and own financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and financial modeling. You will report directly to the co-founders to create the company's first dedicated finance function.

What you will do

  • Own the accounting function end-to-end, including monthly close, accounts payable and receivable, and financial statement accuracy.
  • Own invoicing and billing for pharma brand clients and drive accounts receivable collections.
  • Run payroll and ensure tax and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.
  • Build and maintain core financial models, including a three-statement model, cash flow forecasts, and burn/runway tracking.
  • Design and implement financial controls, expense policy, and approval workflows.
  • Prepare board-ready reporting packages and partner with co-founders on budgeting and financial planning.
  • Manage relationships with bank, auditors, and outside accounting or tax support.
  • Lay the groundwork for systems and processes for a growing finance team.
  • Select and implement the accounting/finance tooling stack.
  • Establish financial rigor and documentation standards for fundraise and audit.

Required qualifications

  • 4–8 years' experience in accounting or finance
  • Can independently build and maintain a three-statement model and board-ready reporting
  • Strong grasp of GAAP, payroll compliance, and the fundamentals of financial controls
  • Organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive

Nice to have

  • Time in banking or strategic finance followed by an early-stage startup environment

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • Meals, transportation, and daily logistics support
  • Relocation support

Before you apply

  • Visa sponsorship (O-1, H-1B, TN) available

About the company

Solstice is redefining how life sciences organizations commercialize their therapeutics by building a commercial engine using technology and AI-driven solutions.

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