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Fractional CFO

Who We Are

HTuO Biosciences is a Vancouver-based biotech company working at the interface of chemistry, physics, and computer programming to accelerate drug discovery. We are an early-stage team with a clear vision and a strong commitment to honesty and transparency.

We are now seeking a Fractional CFO to join us as a strategic financial partner through the next phase of growth with an anticipated Seed Raise beginning soon. The ideal candidate will either grow their role to become a full time CFO, or to assist with the transition when necessary.

Responsibilities:

Immediate

  • Building financial operations from scratch (accounting, FP&A, systems).
  • Prepare investor materials and data room financials
  • Optimize capital structure and align financial resources with strategy.

Transitional

  • Implementing scalable processes for rapid growth (e.g., from $1M → $20M revenue).
  • Lead the 100‑day plan: reporting, controls, KPIs, systems alignment.
  • Identify gaps in accounting policies, tooling, and process and make actionable recommendations

Ongoing

  • Strategic financial leadership and capital management.
  • Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and reserve strategy
  • Use data analytics for real-time insights and decision-making.
  • Optimize capital structure and align financial resources with strategy.
  • Managing capital raises, recapitalizations, and M&A.
  • Support funding strategies and capital planning to ensure the organization’s long-term financial health
  • Perform Variance Analysis
  • Value creation: scaling operations, optimizing cash, preparing for exit

Qualifications:

Required:

  • open to first-time CFO for someone with 5-10 years at large company director+ level of experience,
  • Experience in a fractional CFO capacity, with multiple engagements, or as a full time CFO in a biotech related company
  • Proven experience supporting early-stage companies through equity fundraising, including investor materials and active participation in diligence

Preferred:

  • Direct Canadian experience in the biotech or life sciences industry
  • Based in Vancouver or on the West Coast
  • Existing relationships within the biotech investor community within Canada and the US
  • Experience advising on financial systems for early-stage companies
  • CPA, CFA, or MBA

The Type of Person We Want to Work With:

  • You thrive in startup environments and enjoy the challenge of growing and scaling a company
  • You are transparent and honest by default
  • You communicate clearly with non-finance founders and help them understand what the numbers mean for decisions
  • You want to grow with companies you believe in
  • Hands-on leadership style with deep attention to detail.

Engagement & Compensation:

  • Vancouver or West Coast preferred; remote-workable with availability for in-person meetings at key moments
  • Compensation discussed openly and negotiated based on scope and experience

To Express Interest

If this role is a fit for your skills and experience, send your resume and a brief proposal on what you can bring to HTuO to careers@htuobio.com. We’ll reach out to candidates whose background and thinking are a strong fit.

Notes

  • This position is open only to Canadian citizens or those already authorized to work in Canada.
  • We encourage diversity and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.
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