Joe Walthers, Cpa
About Joe Walthers, Cpa
Joe Walthers is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Predicine. He has extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various companies, including Medicines360, Levitas Bio, and Natera, where he has successfully streamlined processes and led significant financial initiatives.
Current Role at Predicine
Joe Walthers serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Predicine, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Hayward, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Joe Walthers held several key financial positions. He was the Vice President of Finance at Levitas Bio from 2021 to 2023. He also served as the Senior Director of Finance and Corporate Controller at Twist Bioscience from 2017 to 2020, and as the Senior Director of Finance and Corporate Controller at Natera from 2012 to 2015. His experience includes roles at Medicines360, RAININ Instrument LLC, and Cepheid, among others.
Education and Professional Development
Joe Walthers earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, East Bay, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. He also holds a BioEx Institute Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed in 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History/International Relations from California State University, Chico, from 1985 to 1990.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Joe Walthers has streamlined month-end close and internal reporting processes, achieving a reduction in cycle time by at least 40% across five companies. He has led the accounting function in S1 filings and IPO processes at multiple organizations, successfully guiding one company through a public offering.
Key Contributions to Financial Strategy
Joe has played a significant role in strategic operations cost initiatives during his tenure at RAININ Instrument LLC, focusing on lean manufacturing and manufacturing automation strategies. He has also implemented new ASC policies and established general finance and accounting policies to enhance transparency and compliance in financial reporting.