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Prolaio is looking to bring on a Divisional Controller & Head of Finance who will lead the finance function at Prolaio, serving as a strategic partner to R&D and operational teams while ensuring strong financial planning, analysis, and accounting oversight. Employed by Kardigan and embedded within Prolaio, this role is responsible for driving financial strategy, supporting business decision-making, and ensuring scalable, compliant financial operations in a fast-growing health technology environment. Reporting to Kardigan’s VP of Finance and Accounting, the Director will play a key role in aligning Prolaio’s financial goals with Kardigan’s broader financial objectives.

This role will report directly to Kardigan’s VP, Finance and Accounting, and work closely with the Prolaio Leadership Team.

The Specifics

• Serve as the primary Finance business partner for Prolaio’s senior leadership team
• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes
• Build and maintain financial models, including enrollment forecasting and scenario analysis
• Track actuals vs. budget and provide insights and recommendations to improve performance
• Create financial dashboards and reports that help business leaders make informed decisions
• Support corporate strategy, including funding plans, resource prioritization, and scenario planning
• Help select and implement FP&A tools or systems that improve efficiency and reporting
• Provide support during the monthly close and annual audit while overseeing key accounting processes including revenue recognition inventory management, and accruals (with help from internal or external resources)
• Ensure financial systems are running smoothly, including NetSuite and any integrations
• Maintain internal controls and support SOX readiness and compliance
• Partner with a dynamic team with responsibilities across FP&A and Accounting
• Work cross-functionally with departments like Clinical, HR, Legal, and Operations to align planning and support company goals
• Contribute to building a strong scalable finance organization that grows with the company

Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• At least 10 years of finance and accounting experience, including 5 or more in a leadership role
• Strong FP&A experience with a track record of partnering closely with R&D and operational teams
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and financial controls
• Comfortable working in and improving ERP systems like NetSuite
• Proven experience building financial models and supporting strategic decisions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams
• Industry experience in medtech is strongly preferred
• Able to manage both detail and big-picture strategy, and to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

Pay range

$181,000 - $205,000 USD