Director, Finance

This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel, estimated at less than 10%. Kaléo is a global leader in drug‑delivery device technology and auto‑injector innovation, providing millions of patients, government partners, and emergency responders with security and peace of mind. The Director, Finance serves as a strategic financial partner and the operational backbone of Kaléo’s Corporate Finance and FP&A function. The day-to-day responsibility includes leading the annual budget, rolling forecast cycles, and long‑range planning, and for developing integrated profit and loss (P&L), balance sheet, and cash flow models. Additionally, this individual will lead the preparation of financial materials for the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and monthly Finance Committee reviews, and is a primary architect of the company’s financial narrative for executive audiences. This role partners closely with Treasury and Accounting to support cash and liquidity forecasting, capital planning, and debt‑related reporting needs for leadership and governance forums. The Director also provides financial oversight of the company’s Commercial and Development revenue streams, leads cross‑functional coordination of forecast inputs, and serves as a critical decision‑support resource for the senior leadership team. The Director will lead a small, high‑performing Finance team at a growing, Private Equity‑backed pharmaceutical company. This role offers rare breadth — spanning financial modeling, government contract economics, cash forecasting, and C‑suite reporting — while remaining deeply hands‑on. Successful candidates will exhibit curiosity, ability to prioritize across competing deadlines, advanced critical thinking skills, and the ability to lead and influence others. The selected candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board while playing a visible role in shaping company strategy and financial outcomes. For someone who wants to lead a team, influence at the highest levels, and operate at the intersection of finance and strategic decision‑making in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, this is an exceptional opportunity. The company is also actively exploring AI‑enabled finance capabilities, creating an opportunity for the right leader to help shape the future of how finance operates at Kaléo. As Director, Finance you will: Own and coordinate all company forecast cycles (annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans); develop and maintain integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models incorporating cross‑functional inputs from all departments Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses to support leadership decision‑making under uncertainty Prepare monthly Finance Committee decks, Board of Directors financial materials, and CEO/CFO review packages (including monthly snapshot reports and concise one‑page summaries); lead Finance Committee governance including spend request review and capital vs. operating spend oversight Manage a 13‑week rolling cash forecast (receipts and disbursements); monitor and report on liquidity, accounts receivable financing availability, and working‑capital variances to senior leadership Provide detailed revenue and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis across all business lines (including price, volume, and mix drivers and key bridge/walk analyses); maintain unit economics models and support pricing assumption development Assist commercial operations in evaluating new contracts, price change requests, and overall profitability Partner with Commercial, HR, Manufacturing, and Operations on forecast inputs, compensation planning, COGS, and CAPEX; facilitate monthly financial review meetings with department heads and document variance commentary Perform special ad‑hoc analyses and support strategic initiatives and investment decisions as needed Lead and develop a team of Finance Managers and Analysts; mentor team members and build long‑term finance team capabilities Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with government pricing/reporting, Sunshine Act, and other applicable requirements; coordinate with external auditors and advisors Ensure financial systems and published reports are properly version‑controlled and accessible to relevant stakeholders Build relationships with the following: SVP, Strategy, Finance, HR & AI Transformation (Supervisor), Finance Managers and Analysts (Direct Reports), CEO and CFO (primary executive audience for financial materials), Board of Directors and Finance Committee, Accounting Team, Commercial/Market Access Team, Manufacturing/Quality Team, Government Development/Program Management Team, HR Team A successful Director, Finance will demonstrate: Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down and solve complex financial problems, including multi‑variable variance analysis Advanced financial modeling capabilities across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and scenario/sensitivity analyses Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, executive‑ready narratives for diverse audiences including the Board, CEO, etc Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team while remaining highly hands‑on High degree of data integrity and version control discipline; ability to manage complex, interconnected financial models across multiple workstreams Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, PE‑backed environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines Openness to and experience with AI‑enabled finance tools and workflow automation Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal communication skills; ability to build credibility and influence across functions Robust intellectual curiosity and desire to be part of an innovative organization To be considered for this position, you must have: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline 8+ years of experience in progressively challenging finance roles 4+ years of experience supervising or leading a finance team Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, Power Query, and data model integration Experience with integrated financial planning systems and/or ERP‑connected reporting tools Previous experience in healthcare or pharmaceuticals strongly preferred MBA preferred; CPA or CFA a plus Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Kaléo’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr