Head of Finance

Volta Labs, Inc.

Head of Finance at Volta Labs, a biotech startup focused on simplifying genomic extraction processes. Leading financial strategy and operations during critical growth and commercialization phases.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping drive company strategy, growth planning, and capital allocation decisions.
Lead company-wide FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, cash runway management, scenario planning, and KPI development.
Build financial models and operational insights to support commercialization, manufacturing scale-up, pricing, and long-term business planning.
Own board and investor financial reporting and support fundraising activities, including diligence, financial storytelling, and investor presentations.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, and Manufacturing leaders to guide resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
Build and scale the finance function over time, including hiring and managing accounting and finance team members as the company grows.
Oversee financial operations and external partners across accounting, audit, tax, payroll, compliance, and treasury while building scalable internal processes and controls.
Support global financial operations, including inventory management, cost accounting, international tax considerations, and oversight of future international subsidiaries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong background in FP&A, strategic finance, and business partnering in high-growth or venture-backed environments.
Proven ability to serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, supporting fundraising, board reporting, operational scaling, and company growth initiatives.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, with experience translating complex business data into actionable insights and operational decisions.
Experience in hardware, biotech, life sciences, medtech, or other operationally complex environments, including familiarity with cost accounting, inventory management, manufacturing finance, and global operations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build scalable finance processes, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and grow finance and accounting teams over time.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on startup environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision
HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA
Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans
Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your future
12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off, because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure
11 Paid Holidays
Twice Weekly Company Lunches, office snacks, beverages, & treats
Monthly Team Happy Hours and regular team outings!

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingforecastingbudgetingcash runway managementscenario planningKPI developmentcost accountinginventory managementfinancial reportinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadership skillsstrategic partnershipcross-functional collaborationoperational scalingteam managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitydecision-makingstorytelling

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in EconomicsMBACPA