Lead Kumquat Biosciences’ capital strategy, financings, long-range planning, budgeting, capital allocation, accounting, controls, tax, treasury, and reporting. Advise investors, the Board, and Audit Committee; support licensing, collaboration, and acquisition transactions; build the finance organization; and oversee HR, IT, and facilities through functional leaders. Establish public-company readiness, strengthen governance and audit processes, and secure funded runway for clinical development.