SimplyTest - Vice President of Finance
hace 13 días
Huntsville
Job Description Job Title: Vice President of Finance Location: Huntsville, Alabama (On-site preferred) Company: SimplyTest Reports to: CEO Board Interaction: Regular exposure and presentations About SimplyTest SimplyTest is a diagnostics company focused on delivering high-quality, scalable testing solutions. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, SimplyTest operates in a regulated healthcare environment and is backed by private equity partners committed to operational discipline, value creation, and long-term growth. We are entering a critical phase that requires both financial stabilization and forward-looking growth execution. This role will be central to helping the company navigate a PE-backed turnaround while building the financial foundation required for sustainable expansion. Role Overview SimplyTest is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead Finance and Accounting through a period of transformation and growth. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for building scalable financial infrastructure, strengthening controls and visibility, and serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders. The VP of Finance will balance operational execution with strategic insight, helping drive improved performance, accountability, and decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Partnership • Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing clear insights to support turnaround and growth initiatives, • Support private equity reporting requirements, investor updates, and board-level financial presentations, • Assist with capital planning activities, including liquidity management, lender relationships, and transaction support as needed, • Build, oversee, and continuously improve a scalable FP&A function, • Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts aligned with business priorities, • Develop scenario models to support turnaround planning, cost optimization, and growth investments, • Drive pricing, margin, and product-line profitability analysis, • Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness, • Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and documentation, • Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting firms, • Ensure ongoing tax readiness and timely filings, • Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Product teams to optimize working capital, COGS, and cash flow, • Develop ROI frameworks for investments in manufacturing, lab operations, and infrastructure, • Support financial diligence and integration planning for acquisitions or asset transactions, • Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Accounting team, • Define clear roles, responsibilities, KPIs, and scalable processes, • Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement, • Manage key banking and vendor relationships, • Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational stability, • Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and forecasting, • Support special projects and initiatives as required Qualifications & Experience Required • 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (VP Finance, Head of Finance, Director of Finance, or equivalent), • Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and profitability management, • Demonstrated success operating in PE-backed, turnaround, or high-growth environments, • Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial operations, • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, • Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory services, life sciences, or other regulated environments, • Familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulatory requirements, as well as FDA QSR, GMPs, ISO13485, IVDR, or similar frameworks, • Experience supporting or participating in fundraising activities, including equity raises, debt facilities, or lender negotiations, • Exposure to M&A, asset sales, or corporate transactions, including financial diligence, integration planning, or carve-outs, • Experience working in private equity–backed companies, particularly in turnaround or transformation scenarios Education • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required, • MBA, CPA, or similar credentials preferred but not required Technical Skills • Proficiency with accounting and financial systems (ERP experience strongly preferred), • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, • Comfort leveraging technology and automation for scalability, • Play a critical role in a PE-backed turnaround with clear growth potential, • Partner closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders, • Opportunity to build scalable financial infrastructure and drive meaningful impact, • Competitive compensation with potential equity participation, • Join a focused, mission-driven team improving healthcare diagnostics Job Posted by ApplicantPro