**Position Overview** As a key member of the leadership team, the VP of Finance & Accounting is responsible for finance, accounting, and risk management for FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics Inc. (FCDI). This is a “hands-on” role that requires both strategic and tactical skills, providing direct support to the executive team and facilitating annual and long-term strategic planning exercises. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP of Finance & Accounting will lead the Company’s finance function across the full spectrum of accounting, financial and reporting, treasury, taxation, internal controls and financial planning and analysis. Our Company operates in a competitive, high-growth industry with increasing complexity. This role is a key leader in the business and will help to build a top-notch finance and accounting team to fit with the strategic plan of the Company. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization of investments required to achieve top-line revenue growth and profitability expansion. The preference is for this role to be onsite, but a hybrid work arrangement can be considered with a minimum onsite presence of two work days per month. **Company Overview** At FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, we’re unlocking the power of human cells to change lives. Using revolutionary induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, we drive advancements in drug discovery, disease modeling, cell therapy, research tools, and cell therapy manufacturing. Our mission is deeply meaningful, and we’re looking for bold innovators to join us. At FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and cutting-edge environment that encourages creativity and celebrates breakthroughs. If you’re ready to do work that makes a real impact and propels healthcare forward, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary for science, patients, and yourself. Our headquarters is in Madison, Wisconsin, a dynamic city celebrated for its lakes, parks, cultural richness, biotech leadership, and access to world-class academia. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers **Job Description** **Essential Job Functions** 1. Develop multi-year financial models, in support of strategic planning and business development activities 2. Establish and coordinate budgeting, forecasting and analysis processes as well as ensure timely preparation of same 3. Assist in the preparation of Executive board, and FUJIFILM parent presentations 4. Manage compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures 5. Lead the treasury function for the business 6. Manage the coordination of all tax planning and compliance needs of the business 7. Ensure timely monthly close and consolidation process, in accordance with established timelines and FUJIFILM corporate guidelines 8. Continual assessment and expansion/improvement of financial systems and processes 9. Ensure timely and accurate internal financial reporting and analysis, including actionable financial information to cost centers and other managers 10. Manage the coordination of the external audit and review process with external auditors; ensure review goes smoothly and without incident, confer with external auditors’ management on any current or upcoming issues 11. Review and update accounting policies / procedures as necessary 12. Ensure adherence to existing policies / procedures; educate management as necessary and appropriate with respect to policies / procedures; evaluate for exceptions as appropriate 13. Consult with appropriate resources, both internal and external, to ensure that new accounting issues, transactions, agreements, etc. are analyzed and understood from an accounting standpoint 14. Ensure consistency of policies / procedures across FCDI (with deviations as appropriate) 15. Ensure timely Finance review of contracts and agreements; work collaboratively with Legal and contract requesters to ensure the interests of the business (financial and otherwise) are protected 16. Demonstrate and promote FUJIFILM’s core values and desired culture 17. Develop and manage the Accounting and Finance individuals and teams to full potential 18. Ensure efficient use of existing systems to deliver accurate financial reporting **Qualifications** + Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business area; or combination of Bachelor’s degree and work history + Minimum 15 years of progressive financial / accounting management responsibilities with at least 10 years of management / leadership experience + Experience working for a public company preferred + CDMO / Life Sciences company experience strongly preferred + Experience with reporting to financial regulatory agencies + Strong working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS + Experience with SAP preferred + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strategic thinking required + Outstanding personnel management and development skills; ability to be a hands-on leader + Ability to understand both business needs of the customer and FCDI + Ability to develop business cases, plans, forecasts, budgets, complex financial models, strategic insights + Broad leadership skills and a proven ability to focus on execution and results + Demonstrated ability to direct multiple large complex projects simultaneously + Strong leadership skills within cross functional teams; a demonstrated leader through influence + Prefer on-site presence in Madison, WI, will consider hybrid with at least 2 work days per month on-site + Travel 10% (higher if hybrid), to include occasional international travel **EEO Information** Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc. **ADA Information** If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (fcdi-hr@fujifilm.com). **Job Locations** _US-WI-Madison_ **Posted Date** _7 hours ago_ _(2/2/2026 5:36 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2026-36909_ **_Category_** _Accounting/Finance_ **_Company (Portal Searching)_** _FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics Inc._