Director of Finance

Director of FinanceWhy you should join usSolstice is redefining how life sciences organizations commercialize their therapeutics. We are building a commercial engine that empowers pharmaceutical marketers to launch campaigns at lightning speed, harnessing cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions. Our mission is to accelerate the knowledge of life saving medicines.Rapid growth: We have partnered with leading life sciences manufacturers, supporting 50+ pharma brands and growing quickly.Frontiers of technology: Our team experiments with LLMs and innovative frameworks, seeking to reshape pharmaceutical marketing and enhance commercial outcomes for our clients.Top-tier investors: Backed by Transformation Capital, Twelve Below, Virtue, and the founders of industry-leading companies, we are assembling a world-class team of operators and technologists.Building something great takes dedication and relentless drive. We seek ambitious leaders who thrive in high-ownership, high-impact environments.About the RoleAs Finance Manager at Solstice, you will build and own our financial operations, reporting directly to the co-founders. You will be our first dedicated finance hire — responsible for standing up clean, audit-ready books, running payroll and compliance, and building the financial models and reporting our leadership team and board rely on. This is a hands-on, builder role: you won't inherit a finance function, you'll create one. You will:Own the accounting function end-to-end, including monthly close, accounts payable and receivable, and financial statement accuracy.Own invoicing and billing for our pharma brand clients, and drive accounts receivable collections — chasing down late payments, managing customer payment terms, and keeping days sales outstanding (DSO) in <check.Run> payroll and ensure tax and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions we operate <in.Build> and maintain our core financial models, including a three-statement model, cash flow forecasts, and burn/runway <tracking.Design> and implement financial controls, expense policy, and approval workflows as we scale headcount and spend.Prepare board-ready reporting packages and partner with the co-founders on budgeting and financial planning.Manage relationships with our bank, auditors, and any outside accounting or tax support.Lay the groundwork for the systems and processes a growing finance team will build on.What You'll Be Working OnCleaning up and professionalizing our books, chart of accounts, and close processSetting up a repeatable invoicing process for client billing and owning the A/R collections cadence — follow-ups, aging reports, and escalations for overdue accountsImplementing an expense policy and spend controls as the team growsBuilding a reliable three-statement financial model and monthly board reporting packageManaging payroll, benefits administration coordination, and compliance filingsPartnering with the co-founders on budgeting, forecasting, and fundraise-related financial diligenceSelecting and implementing the accounting/finance tooling stack (e.g., QuickBooks, bill pay, expense management)Establishing the financial rigor and documentation standards that will support our next fundraise and eventual auditIdeal Candidate ProfilesThis is a unique opportunity for candidates from many backgrounds, including:A finance operator from an early-stage startup ready to own a function independently rather than as part of a larger teamA detail-driven generalist with strong financial acumen who wants deep exposure to how an early-stage company is actually runA former banker or accountant (Big 4 ) who has moved into a startup finance seat and wants full ownershipYou Might Be a Good Fit if You:Have 4–8 years' experience in accounting or finance, ideally including time in banking or strategic finance followed by an early-stage startup environmentCan independently build and maintain a three-statement model and board-ready reporting without heavy oversightAre comfortable being tactical and hands-on — this role is about accuracy and execution, not high-level strategyHave a strong grasp of GAAP, payroll compliance, and the fundamentals of financial controlsLearn fast, execute relentlessly, and excel in ambiguous, fast-paced, in-person startup settingsAre organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and proactiveTake initiative and enjoy working collaboratively as a great teammate with no egoDisclaimerThis position is not all glamor. It involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work: reconciliations, policy-writing, and closing the books every month. Everyone at Solstice is a builder and is not afraid to lay the bricks themselves. This role is not for pure strategists — we are looking for <doers.How> We WorkWe are in person five days a week in our NYC office and work hard because building something exceptional demands focus and commitment. In exchange, you'll own high-impact projects, learn quickly, and collaborate with exceptional colleagues in a supportive culture.BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible PTO401(k) with 4% matchVisa sponsorship (O-1, H-1B, TN) availableMeals, transportation, and daily logistics supportRelocation supportCompensationThis is a highly competitive NYC-based role with salary and equity calibrated to your experience, seniority, and level of ownership. We benchmark against top-tier Series A startups to ensure our offers are both fair and compelling.