Head of Strategic Finance for Early-Stage AI/Biotech
Chai Discovery
Chai Discovery in San Francisco is seeking its first finance hire to own the financial operating system end to end. You will manage the books, close processes, and cash forecasting to enable scalable growth. As a financial generalist, you will also lead accounting vendors, improve controls, and drive audit readiness, with opportunities to tackle capital allocation and strategic investments as the company expands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chai Discovery
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