We are partnering with our client, Active Protective Technologies, to hire a VP of Finance!

About Active Protective Technologies

Active Protective Technologies is a medical device startup committed to revolutionizing the treatment of older adults at risk of a fall-induced hip fracture due to diagnosed osteoporosis and fall risk. Our flagship product, the Tango Belt, integrates cutting-edge technology into a wearable device that detects a serious hip-impacting fall in progress and deploys an airbag at the hips to attenuate impact force and mitigate fall-induced major hip injury, a leading cause of disability and death in older adults. The Tango® Belt was designated a Breakthrough Device by the FDA to recognize its potential to significantly improve the standard of care for this debilitating condition. The FDA granted us De Novo authorization to begin marketing the Tango Belt in April 2025, and US commercialization is underway. For more info on our mission and product, please visit www.tangobelt.com.

Position Overview

The CFO/Vice President - Finance & Accounting will lead and manage all aspects of accounting and financial operations, as well as most human resources tasks. This role is both strategic and tactical – ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, resourceful startup environment and can build scalable systems while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and insight into the financial health of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, inventory, COGS and tax compliance.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop, manage and maintain a sales reporting system for financial statement and sales commission purposes.
• Work with the CEO and CCO on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

Strategic Support

• Partner with the CEO and department heads to provide actionable financial insights.
• Support board and investor reporting.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial models to guide business decision-making.

Compliance & Controls, Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and filings.
• Manage annual financial audits and as needed, coordinate tax preparations with external tax consultant.
• Develop internal controls and written accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Work with outside experts/brokers to secure/renew appropriate insurance policies.

Systems & Process Improvements

• Review and as necessary recommend upgraded accounting systems and integrate into existing ERP and CRM platforms.
• Update accounting processes so they are appropriate for a scaling, commercial-stage medtech company.
• Support cross-functional operations, including in particular supply chain and manufacturing as financial complexity grows.

Human Resources

• Manage all benefits programs.
• Process monthly payroll and 401k plan through existing online platforms.
• Manage/oversee onboarding of new employees, working with outside HR firm.
• Working with the CEO and division leadership, help determine and recommend salary changes and annual bonuses, as well as other incentive compensation plans, as appropriate.
• Manage the cap table through existing online platform.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to build budgets accounting systems and teams from the ground up.
• Team-oriented mentality and a willingness to take on tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting and ERP platforms.

Preferred:

• CPA or similar highly preferred.
• Experience in a startup, VC-backed, early-stage or high-growth company environment.
• Experience with various forms of equity-based compensation.