Job Description

Avilar Therapeutics is pioneering the discovery and development of extracellular protein degraders, a new frontier in targeted protein degradation. Backed by RA Capital, Sanofi Ventures, Astellas Venture Management, and Medical Excellence Capital, Avilar is developing ATACs (ASGPR Targeting Chimeras), a new class of protein degraders that transport disease-causing proteins from circulation to the endolysosome where the unwanted proteins are degraded. Avilar is leveraging the ATAC platform to create a broad and diverse pipeline of first-in-class extracellular protein degraders for the treatment of autoimmune, cardiometabolic, and other diseases. Our goal is to create genuinely transformative medicines that dramatically improve care for patients. Avilar is based in Waltham and Newton, MA. For more information, please visit

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptional VP of Finance & Business Operations to build and lead our finance function while providing strategic operational leadership as we advance our pipeline. Reporting directly to the Chief Business Officer, t his individual will be a key member of the leadership team, and will shape the financial strategy of a cutting-edge biotech company while driving an efficient, high-performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee all aspects of financial planning, accounting operations, and reporting
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Oversee cash management, ensuring adequate runway while optimizing deployment of capital
• Support fundraising activities including investor materials, due diligence, and deal execution
• Manage R&D budget tracking and financial aspects of collaborations/partnerships
• Build and manage relationships with investors, auditors, bankers, and other external stakeholders
• Build and lead finance and accounting team as company scales
• Oversee implementation of financial systems and tools to support growth

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience in biotech/pharma, with at least 3+ years in a leadership position
• Track record of building finance functions in venture capital-backed biotech companies
• Strong financial planning & analysis skills and technical accounting knowledge
• Deep understanding of R&D accounting, clinical trial budgeting, and program economics
• Experience supporting fundraising rounds and investor relations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA
• Previous VP Finance or similar role in venture capital-backed biotech
• History of supporting successful financing rounds from Series A through IPO
• Experience implementing ERP/accounting systems in growing organizations
• Background in supporting BD and strategic collaboration transactions
• SEC reporting and public company readiness experience

Leadership Qualities

• Strategic mindset with ability to balance long-term planning with daily execution
• Strong communicator who can translate complex financial concepts across functions
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Hands-on leader comfortable in fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
• High integrity with commitment to maintaining strong financial controls

Avilar Offers You

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge science and develop transformative medicines in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and flexible work environment
• An inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team culture built on our core values of: Patients, Urgency, Audacity, Novelty, and Care
• Competitive compensation package including base, bonus and equity commensurate with experience
• 12 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, December holiday shutdown, sick time and 15 days paid vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, Health Savings plans, and matching 401(k)

Avilar Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to External Recruiters: We are not accepting recruitment engagements at this time. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement in place does not create any implied obligation.

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