Vice President, Finance

About Third Harmonic Bio

Third Harmonic Bio is a biopharmaceutical company with a singular purpose: To create a breakthrough treatment for people living with severe allergy and inflammation – debilitating conditions that can take a significant toll on overall health and well-being.

We are developing a highly selective oral wild-type KIT inhibitor for millions of people living with chronic urticaria, severe asthma, and other mast cell-mediated diseases. Despite the availability of multiple approved medicines, there is an urgent need for new treatment options. We are grounded in our purpose of developing medicines to meaningfully improve the lives of the patients we serve.

We are seeking smart, fun, and talented individuals seeking a fast-paced environment where they can meaningfully contribute to building a successful company.

Our Values

Our values provide the foundation for our culture and our operating principles – and underlie how we hold ourselves accountable and how we interact with each other, with our partners, and with the global medical and patient community.

Be Human

Relationships are important. Bring your full self to work and create space for others to do the same. Balance candor with empathy.

Own the Big Picture

Context is critical. Ground every decision and action in the entirety of what we are trying to achieve.

Go THRD

We hold ourselves to a higher standard. Work with urgency, purpose, and passion.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Business Officer, the Vice President, Finance will be responsible for providing overall strategy and leadership for all financial and accounting activities while ensuring compliance. This role will work closely with the executive team, providing financial insights, driving budgetary decisions, and supporting strategic initiatives to ensure THRD’s long-term success. The Vice President, Finance should facilitate best practices in financial processes that support all company activities with an eye towards efficiencies and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the accounting, SEC reporting, tax and procurement functions, including operating systems, policies, controls and reporting practices
• Oversee efforts to prepare for future SOX 404b testing
• Develop strategy for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external business leaders to advise the senior management team on financial matters related to the business
• Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance and transparency in financial statements and disclosures; provide the big-picture view for leadership and drive competing priorities
• Provide development, oversight, and management of the organization’s cash and investment strategy
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation to maintain financial stability and support business operations
• Oversee enterprise-wide contract management process
• Translate enterprise strategy and cross-functional objectives to timing and delivery of finance initiatives
• Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to leadership, identifying risks and opportunities to drive business success
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in finance and accounting, proactively adapting strategies, systems and policies as needed
• Represent the Finance department and support cross-functional initiatives and communications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably 20 years of experience, with at least 8 years at a high-growth, publicly traded biopharmaceutical company
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and standards, with a track record of ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of driving initiatives to achieve business objectives
• Effective communicator with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders

The base salary range for this role is: $285,000-$325,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.