[Remote] Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - MSP - Life Sciences - Remote, United States

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Slipstream IT is a company focused on providing managed IT solutions for emerging pharma and biotech organizations. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy during a period of growth, ensuring operational alignment with strategic objectives and managing relationships with private-equity partners and lenders.

Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned to shareholder value creation and long-term growth goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, private-equity partners, and the Board on capital allocation, performance trends, and financial risk management
• Lead annual operating plan, long-range forecasting, and scenario modeling to guide strategic decisions and growth initiatives
• Drive operational efficiency and profitability across business units through margin management and cost optimization
• Lead all banking and lending relationships, including negotiation and administration of credit facilities, term loans, and revolving lines of credit
• Oversee covenant compliance, debt service, and liquidity management, ensuring proactive communication with lenders and investors
• Manage treasury and cash operations with a focus on working capital optimization and free cash flow generation
• Evaluate opportunities for refinancing, recapitalization, and other financing strategies that support growth and enhance equity returns
• Oversee accounting, FP&A, tax, audit, and treasury functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Implement scalable systems, reporting tools, and internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed, multi-entity services organization
• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial packages, including Board materials, lender reports, and investor dashboards
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards while supporting continuous process improvement
• Serve as the primary liaison to private-equity partners, lenders, and the Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain a robust value creation plan (VCP) framework with clear KPI tracking, variance analysis, and return metrics
• Lead preparation for Board and investor meetings, ensuring clarity and transparency in financial reporting and business performance
• Support diligence, integration, and financial modeling for tuck-in acquisitions or strategic partnerships
• Collaborate with business and delivery leaders to ensure accurate project forecasting, utilization management, and pricing discipline
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive decision-making at the operational level
• Familiar with professional services, MSP, fixed fee, and recurring revenue models
• Support initiatives around automation, technology enablement, and scalability of finance processes
• Build and develop a high-performing finance organization capable of scaling with the company’s growth trajectory
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all functions
• Lead by example with integrity, sound judgment, and a balanced focus on execution and strategic vision

Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10 - 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including time as CFO or senior finance executive within a PE-backed or leveraged company
• Proven expertise in debt financing, banking relationships, and covenant management
• Background in professional or technology-enabled services, with both project-based and recurring-revenue models
• Experience implementing or upgrading ERP, financial planning, and analytics platforms
• Track record of driving EBITDA expansion, cash conversion, and exit readiness
• CPA or MBA preferred

Benefits
• 401k match
• Comprehensive group health, dental, vision benefits
• Life insurance/LTD
• Discretionary PTO

Company Overview
• Slipstream IT provides IT outsourcing, managed services, and consulting services for emerging biotech and pharma companies. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.slipstream-it.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship
• Slipstream IT has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 4 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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