As the Controller/Head of Finance at Hippocratic AI, you will play a critical role in managing our financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned finance professional who has experience in managing cloud computing expenses, holds a CPA certification, and has a track record of successfully managing audits. The ideal candidate will have also supported fast-growing, venture-backed startup companies as the sole finance person.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:

   • Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

   • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.

   • Monitor and optimize cloud computing expenses, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.

   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic decision-making.

2. Audit and Compliance:

   • Lead the preparation and coordination of financial audits, working closely with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.

   • Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.

   • Prepare and review financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness.

3. Financial Strategy:

   • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support the company's growth and profitability goals.

   • Assist in fundraising efforts by providing financial data and analysis to investors and stakeholders.

   • Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the finance department.

4. Team Leadership:

   • Collaborate with other departments to promote financial literacy and understanding across the organization.

   • Manage relationship with any outside accounting partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting roles, with a track record of progressively increasing responsibilities.

• Experience managing cloud computing expenses and optimizing costs.

• Proven experience managing audits, preferably in a startup environment.

• Previous experience supporting fast-growing, venture-backed startup companies as the sole finance person is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment, with a strong sense of adaptability and entrepreneurship.

• Ability to work onsite in Palo Alto full time, Monday - Friday