Controller, Finance

CSBio is a peptide contract manufacturing founded in 1993. Our initial products were a complete line of automated synthesizers for manufacturing and process development, with a focus on cGMP production. In 1994, we opened our custom peptide facility and began producing high quality compounds for research organizations and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. In 2004, we opened our peptide production facility in Menlo Park, CA and in 2014, we expanded our production capability through the addition of a new, state of the art building dedicated to cGMP peptide production. In 2017, we passed a FDA inspection and were recommended to be approved for commercial drug substance manufacturing. In 2023, we added additional cGMP clinical production capacity in Milpitas, CA.

Job Duties:

• Utilization of AI is an absolute requirement.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, partnering with functional leaders across R&D, manufacturing, and G&A.
• Develop and maintain long-range financial models aligned with strategic plans, product timelines, and fundraising needs.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS), ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Manage the monthly close process, including revenue recognition, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, burn rate, and liquidity, and lead treasury operations including banking and credit facility oversight.
• Own board, investor, and executive financial reporting, including KPI dashboards, scenario models, and fundraising support materials.
• Evaluate capital investments, clinical programs, and M&A/licensing opportunities through business case modeling and ROI analysis.
• Support pipeline and R&D program decision-making with cost tracking by indication or program and milestone modeling.
• Oversee clinical trial and regulatory budgeting, including vendor management, CRO payments, and regulatory fee forecasts.
• Manage COGS modeling and inventory accounting, especially for CDMO, diagnostic, or commercial-stage operations.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance, including coordination with external auditors and SOX/internal controls as needed.
• Lead and grow the finance and accounting team, developing capabilities in FP&A, GL, AP/AR, and procurement where applicable.
• Drive ERP and financial systems implementation or optimization, ensuring scalability and strong internal controls.
• Support pricing strategy and commercialization planning, including cost-plus, value-based, or ASP modeling where applicable.
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, aligning financial insights with business strategy, risk management, and capital planning.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization goals and values.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.