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Responsible for leading AcelaBio's finance and accounting function end to end, spanning day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, systems, internal controls, and compliance. As AcelaBio's senior financial leader, this role provides the executive team and Board with accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making, and builds the financial infrastructure needed to support the company's growth. Must ensure that financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and meeting all compliance and industry best practices.

AcelaBio is executing a planned restructuring with the build out of corporate operations independence from its sister organization, Alimentiv. We are looking for experienced talent who have navigated corporate transitions, restructuring, or startup scaling. If you have thrived during carve-outs, separations, or moments when an organization reset its processes and identity, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape how a profitable, growing business operates independently—from systems and compliance to culture and strategy.

THE OPPORTUNITY

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Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

Own the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and reconciliations.
Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted best practices.
Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and the Board as needed.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting across service lines.
Monitor revenue, profitability, backlog, and cash position, and report on 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.

Systems, Controls & Compliance

Own the finance and accounting systems used for reporting, billing, and forecasting, including evaluation, deployment, and integration of new or upgraded systems.
Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting; preparation for future audit readiness
Ensure tax, audit, and regulatory compliance, acting as primary point of contact for external review of financial statements and tax matters.
Lead continuous process improvements for accuracy and efficiency as the organization scales.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnership

Partner with the executive leadership on financial strategy, including long-range planning and decision support.
Provide financial input and analysis to support complex multi-year customer contracts, profitability of client project proposals, and new business initiatives.

Team Leadership

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 across the organization, including operations, sales, marketing, HR

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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Strong business acumen and hand-on leader, with ability to operate across accounting, FP&A, systems, and compliance without a large supporting team.
People management experience, including mentoring and developing a small team.
Highly refined written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive leadership and the Board.

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10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial leadership Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA designation preferred.

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Direct experience with NetSuite ERP, including administration, and implementing integrations.
Solid working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit/tax processes.
Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills; comfort building budgeting and forecasting tools.
Familiarity with Clinical research organizations, including CAP/CLIA or other regulated laboratory environments is an asset but not required.
Experience with international business, including intercompany transactions, consolidations; ASPE (Canada) working knowledge a plus.

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We're looking for a Director of Translational Sciences to join our exciting AcelaBio team! As a key member of the expanded leadership team, this role blends scientific leadership and oversight for AcelaBio’s Scientific Operations function, encompassing assay development, digital image analysis, and bioinformatics in support of global clinical study and R&D activities. \n \nAligned with AcelaBio’s vision, you'll develop and executes strategies to expand scientific service offerings and enhance service delivery quality through the design, development, validation, and operationalization of novel assays, image analysis pipelines, and computational tools that continuously advance AcelaBio’s scientific capabilities. You'll take on the challenge of ensuring scientific rigor, reproducibility, and overall quality of deliverables are achieved in a financially sustainable manner. This leadership role involves oversight of the Scientific Operations team’s day-to-day technical activities, including managing scientific staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. As a recognized subject matter expert, you'll still be directly engaged in complex technical work. \n \nYou'll own department leadership accountabilities, specifically scientific policy and process development, quality and compliance monitoring, staff resource planning, development and performance management, and providing scientific support and expertise to project and unit teams with sponsors/clients throughout the project life cycle. \n \nAcelaBio is executing a planned restructuring with the build out of corporate operations independence from its sister organization, Alimentiv. We are looking for experienced talent who have navigated corporate transitions, restructuring, or startup scaling. If you have thrived during carve-outs, separations, or moments when an organization reset its processes and identity, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape how a profitable, growing business operates independently—from systems and compliance to culture and strategy.\n
\nAbout the Role:\n
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Scientific & R&D Leadership

Maintain oversight of scientific operations for assay development, digital image analysis, and bioinformatics commercial and R&D programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and client needs.
Lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of immunostaining including multiplex IHC/IF, ISH, and spatial biology assays, image analysis pipelines, and computational/bioinformatics tools.
Drive innovation initiatives to expand and differentiate AcelaBio’s scientific service portfolio.
Ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and regulatory alignment (GxP, CAP/CLIA) across all commercial project and R&D activities.
Perform hands-on assay development work, including designing, optimizing, and validating IHC, multiplex IF, ISH, and spatial biology assays particularly for novel or high-complexity projects.
Directly develop and validate image analysis algorithms and pipelines for priority programs, maintaining technical depth alongside oversight of the broader team’s development work.
Serve as the assigned lead scientist on select sponsor projects, taking direct technical ownership of assay and image analysis deliverables as required.

\nTeam Leadership & Development \n\n

Build, lead, and mentor a team of scientists and technical staff supporting assay development, image analysis, and bioinformatics.

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Manage staffing, resource planning, performance management, and professional development for direct reports.
Foster close collaboration between the Scientific Operations team and the Laboratory, Project Operations, and Business Development team to ensure seamless delivery of scientific services.
Serve as a role model and mentor, promoting a high-performing, collaborative scientific culture.

\nClient & Scientific Engagement \n

Foster high quality, well-functioning client relationships throughout the project life cycle.
Serve as the senior scientific point of contact for sponsors, act as a point of escalation as required and support staff in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Represent AcelaBio’s scientific capabilities at client meetings, industry conferences, and scientific forums as required.
Support business development through RFP responses, scientific proposal development, and bid defense activities.
Review and approve analysis plans, validation reports, study reports, and technical/scientific documentation.

\nOperational & Strategic Contributions\n

Participate as a member of the leadership team in departmental and organizational strategic planning.
Develop and manage the Scientific Operations budget in coordination with the Executive Team.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform capability development.
Ensure compliance with quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements across all scientific deliverables.

What we're looking for:

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in pathology, cell biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
10+ years of experience in assay development, digital pathology/image analysis, and/or bioinformatics within a CRO, biopharma, or regulated research environment.
Proven scientific and strategic leadership experience, with a track record of translating vision into innovative, scalable solutions and business impact.
Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: immunostaining/IHC, multiplex IF, ISH, spatial biology, digital image analysis, and bioinformatics, with a demonstrated ability to remain hands-on in complex scientific work.
Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing scientific or technical teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Strong client-facing skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders and build trusted partnerships.
Working knowledge of assay validation requirements and regulatory frameworks, including GxP and clinical research standards.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate effectively across scientific, laboratory, operational, and commercial teams to deliver impactful results.

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