Vice President Finance

OpenClinica

OpenClinica

Accounting & Finance
United States
Posted on Sep 6, 2025

About OpenClinica:

OpenClinica makes clinical trials more efficient and effective with advanced technology and recruitment solutions. Our industry-leading EHR-to-EDC connectivity automates source data acquisition, reduces errors, and eliminates delays, while our precision recruitment solutions help teams enroll the right participants with ease. Trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, academic institutions, and government agencies, OpenClinica bridges the gap between healthcare and research.

About the Role and Team:

The Vice President of Finance is a critical member of the leadership team, responsible for leading and scaling OpenClinica’s financial operations. This role requires a player-coach mindset; someone who is both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor overseeing financial strategy, reporting, forecasting, and compliance, while directly managing a high-performing team of finance professionals. This role is essential in helping the company scale efficiently and sustainably while maintaining a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making.

SaaS industry experience is required, with a proven track record of managing ARR, subscription revenue, and the financial levers of a high-growth software business.

  • Location: Fully Remote in the U.S.
  • Status: Full-time, Exempt
  • Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

What You Will Do:

Strategic Finance & Leadership

  • Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling, with a strong command of SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, etc.)
  • Develop financial KPIs and dashboards to drive data-informed decisions across the business.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Actively coach and develop fellow finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and accountable environment that emphasizes learning and performance.
  • Implement best practices in financial operations, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Contribute to high-level strategy and board-level planning while ensuring the team delivers accurate, timely reports and forecasts.
  • Provide ongoing feedback and career growth opportunities for team members while modeling best practices in financial discipline, attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Build and maintain scalable financial systems, processes, and controls as the company grows.
  • Manage cash flow and capital allocation to support sustainable growth.

Revenue & Growth Strategy

  • Own the financial modeling of subscription-based revenue and pricing strategy.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to drive revenue forecasting and margin analysis.
  • Analyze performance trends to identify areas for efficiency and profitability.

Stakeholder Management

  • Support Board of Directors and investors with timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Lead fundraising, due diligence, and investor communications, as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and tax requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • CPA License.
  • Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a SaaS or cloud-based B2B software environment.
  • Proven track record as a VP or senior finance leader in a high-growth SaaS company.
  • Strong command of SaaS metrics and revenue recognition under ASC 606.
  • Proficiency with financial tools such as NetSuite, Salesforce, SaaSOptics, or similar.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills and a bias for action.
  • Experience with M&A, fundraising, or IPO preparation is a plus.