Vice President of Finance - JAX Mice and Clinical Research Services

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of JAX Mice Clinical and Research Services (JMCRS) Finance serves as an integral member of the senior JMCRS team. The Vice President of JMCRS Finance is responsible for the development of the JMCRS financial management strategy and contributes to the development of the JMCRS strategic goals. In addition to strategic components, the Vice President of JMCRS Finance is charged with developing and implementing policies and procedures related to JMCRS financial operations.

This role is remote based, with travel.

• Advises the SVP & CFO, the President of JMCRS, and other senior leaders on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters related to JMCRS operations.

• Serves as the JMCRS liaison to key stakeholders and groups on financial matters related to JMCRS operations and strategic priorities.

• Maintains continuous lines of communication, keeping the SVP & CFO and President, JMCRS informed of all critical issues.

• Directs and performs financial modeling of JMCRS operations, strategic proposals, and capital investment projects, including large and complex new initiatives.

• Works collaboratively with JMCRS business and functional leaders to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial, product innovation, commercial, and operating metrics that support solid execution of business plans, routine performance, and strategic priorities.

• Upgrades and implements an appropriate system of procedures, internal controls, and accounting standards.

• Assists the President, JMCRS in ensuring adherence to strategic plans and delivering status reports as necessary, including for Town Halls and Board meetings.

• Provides analytical support, including development of internal management reporting capabilities, to support best practices and drive continuous improvement.

• Advances operational improvement across the business by driving and implementing innovative, data-driven solutions that deliver meaningful productivity gains year-over-year.

• Oversees, directs, and organizes the work of the JMCRS finance team.

• Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

• Ensures staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.

• Establishes and monitors staff performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, and establishes priorities.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required experience:

• Business or accounting degree required; master’s in business administration preferred; CPA preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a product manufacturing organization.

• Experience establishing key performance indicators to inform performance evaluations and incentive plans, sales forecasting including sales commission plans.

• Experience with acquisitions and divestitures, conducting related due diligence exercises and forming recommendations and action plans.

• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.

• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. Strong mentoring, coaching experience.

• Flexible, collaborative and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and operational initiatives.

• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership, board members, and staff.

• Ability to travel including weekends and holidays, when required.

• Location for this job is remote, with preference to north east locations.

This search is being led by a third party search firm. Qualified resumes will be forwarded for their review.

Pay Range:  $260,572 - $375,502 based on years or related experience, location and internal equity considerations

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.