With rapid growth in mind, CIC seeks a Senior Lead to help support our corporate finance team and the greater organization using data analysis to make sound decisions about launching and operating new projects, new products and businesses.
You will be the primary owner of leading deals/transactions, executing analyses for key company decisions by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, building models and developing final recommendations for management. You will report to the VP of Global Finance and will be senior to our Corporate Finance Associates/Analysts.
ABOUT CIC
CIC is a global leader in building and operating innovation communities. Founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA, CIC is one of the first companies to offer flexible office space and coworking options, providing a platform for the world’s most impactful entrepreneurs to innovate better and faster.
We have locations in Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Providence, Rotterdam, St. Louis, Warsaw, and Tokyo and are growing into other cities, within the US and abroad. CIC has supported over 6,000 startups, growth companies, and branches of larger organizations, representing for-profit, mission-driven, and non-profit sectors across a wide array of industries.
CIC co-founded a number of mission-aligned organizations including Venture Café, CIC’s primary non-profit programming partner, and CIC Health, offering COVID-19 testing services to companies and the public.
We invite you to explore all our openings and learn more about our teams .
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Being fully autonomous (responsible for conceptualization, design, execution and accuracy/checking) on development and checking of new economic models for new ventures being considered by CIC (product offerings, sales channels, capital sources, etc) with a strong focus on building models for pricing and contract bids for real estate projects and health care services and related fields.
• Using models to think strategically about opportunities from a holistic company perspective. You will also be making project level go/no go decisions autonomously while also driving discussions and recommendations to executive management on strategy and operational roll out where their input is required.
• Building relationships throughout the company to enable identification of opportunities to drive improvements on current processes for rolling out new ventures and quarterback initiation/implementation of new ideas.
• Developing and evaluating partnership opportunities with third parties with an emphasis on decision making where appropriate, otherwise providing recommendations to senior management.
• Wholly owning project structuring process and negotiations with internal and external partners.
• Working closely with CIC’s finance/accounting team to integrate financial projections into the accounting and operational management systems.
• Analyzing financial results to identify revenue and cost trends at both a project and company level.
• Providing guidance to corporate finance team analysts and senior finance associates while directly supporting the VP, Global Finance and executive team.
• Developing annual budgets and having ownership of the forecast projections with variance analysis.
• Assist with real estate acquisitions and analysis for CIC Spaces & Services.
ABOUT YOU
CIC seeks highly capable, self-directed individuals who employ a high level of autonomy in their work.
As our ideal candidate, you are:
• Committed to transparency and accountability.
• Analytical and naturally inquisitive in nature.
• Able to actively participate in problem resolution.
• Focused and productive under pressure and with tight timelines.
• Humble and willing to roll up one’s sleeves and pitch in as necessary.
• Demonstrably passionate in supporting innovation.
• Experienced with working collaboratively and comfortable with a flat organization where you will be working directly with senior executives of the company.
• Interested in a long-term role — we are a growing company, and we like to hire people who can grow with us over the years.
• Optimistic in outlook, with the humor, integrity, and patience necessary to work within a constantly changing environment.
YOU HAVE
• A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or business, or equivalent work experience (an MBA in any of the aforementioned fields is a plus).
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a Corporate Finance, Consulting, or Investment Banking role.
• Demonstrated excellence working on multiple transactions with tangible results and direct contributions.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing work and economic/corporate finance modeling.
• Proven ability to thoughtfully utilize analysis to make strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
• Experience working collaboratively and comfortable working directly with and presenting to C-level executives both internally and externally.
If you don't meet all the requirements or qualifications but bring some other unique skills and experience that would be valuable in this role, please apply and highlight those attributes for us in your cover letter.
OUR OFFER
• Starting compensation is commensurate with experience.
• 100% company-paid premium healthcare and dental benefits.
• 100% company-paid long- and short-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k (must be 21+).
• Three weeks of vacation (more with seniority) plus thirteen holidays from the start.
ATTRACTIONS OF THE JOB
In addition to helping our clients achieve great things, we work to ensure that our employees are healthy and supported.
Some of the benefits of being here include:
• Fun people in a dynamic space. We pride ourselves on finding driven and bright collaborators who are eager to lend their own unique skills to the team, as well as to our inspiring clientele. The number one reason CICers say they like working here is because of their colleagues!
• Personal growth. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop skills within the epicenter of the innovation community at a growing company.
• Discounted services and memberships on resources to make your life happier/healthier, such as gym memberships, tech and design support, hotel stays, and other fantastic options.
• Central location. CIC Cambridge is a stone’s throw from the Kendall Square MBTA Red Line stop. CIC Boston is centrally located in downtown Boston and is within walking distance to the Blue, Green, Orange, and Red line.
• Free weekly COVID-19 testing when required to work on site.
CIC is committed to building teams that reflect the fabric of the cities we support. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation please let us know. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.