Finance Manager, Arlington, VA,

Viscadia is a consulting firm whose mission is to empower life sciences companies with clarity and confidence through forecasting. With teams in the United States, Switzerland, and India, we are well-equipped to provide the support global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies need to make decisions quickly and with confidence. We are deeply committed to a vision of shared growth and success for our clients, colleagues and communities.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead this critical support function and help drive our next phase of growth. This position reports to the Founder and CEO and is based out of the Arlington, VA office.

Since our founding in 2010, we have grown from a startup to a vibrant and collaborative community of more than 80 professionals. We are now looking for a self-starter and innovative finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to grow with us.

This role is ideal for someone excited to wear many hats across the finance function, drive process improvement, and help our consulting team leverage AI and technology to work more efficiently, quickly, and accurately. You will be a core business partner, supporting strategic decisions and helping scale financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who has thrived in both small, high-growth environments and larger, more structured organizations, and is eager to apply best practices to help guide Viscadia through its next stage of growth.

The Finance Manager will report directly to the Founder and CEO, offering a unique opportunity to be mentored, while playing a pivotal role in scaling and modernizing Viscadia’s financial operations. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor and hands-on contributor by leading day-to-day financial management, optimizing processes, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This requires working in the Arlington, VA office up to 4 days per week, with 1 day per week virtually.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and projects
• Prepare and interpret financial models, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership through comprehensive variance analyses and trend reporting
• Partner with stakeholders to develop realistic forecasts and budgets aligned with organizational goals
• Track and report variances against approved budgets, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts by providing forward-looking financial projections
• Oversee and coordinate the closing process to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Manage end-to-end AP/AR processes, including invoicing, billing, and collections to ensure timely revenue capture and cost management
• Monitor aging reports and credit terms to mitigate risk and optimize cash flow
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and clients, ensuring efficient dispute resolution and compliance with payment terms
• Monitor daily cash balances, forecast liquidity needs, and propose strategies to optimize cash usage
• Coordinate usage of credit lines and other financing instruments to support operational and strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with covenants and manage banking relationships effectively
• Consolidate and review financial data to produce accurate, timely monthly reports
• Present insights on key trends, risks, and opportunities to the leadership team
• Standardize reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally within a professional services environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis and expense management tools
• Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting systems (e.g., Net Suite, Quick Books, SAP)
• Proficiency with…