Assistant Controller

Role Overview

• Oversee all aspects of accounting, including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable and payroll.
• Drive the preparation and review of clinical trials and contract manufacturing related accrual and prepayment entries and reconciliations.
• Perform / review various technical accounting analyses.
• Maintain internal and operational controls necessary to monitor performance and comply with SOX 404, as required.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of month-end close tasks; is accountable for overseeing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial flux, key judgements, internal controls and management reporting.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors; prepare and coordinate all appropriate material for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to oversee and monitor drug inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation, inventory reconciliation, obsolescence and excess stock inventory practices and proper compliance.
• Partner with FP&A and the business to provide financial insight for budgets and forecasting.
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax compliance items, including but not limited to annual provisions/returns and other tax-related items and review the external tax advisors’ deliverables.
• Maintain focus on continuous improvement by challenging status quo to accelerate financial accounting close and increase efficiency of accounting and reporting processes.
• Support ERP implementation and upgrades as appropriate.
• Develop and updated accounting policies and documentation.
• Mentor and support members of the accounting team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s in accounting; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in public and private accounting.
• Experience in biotech or life science industry required.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by interacting with business leaders to understand operational activities and ensure appropriate accounting treatment of business transactions.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, management, analytical & decision-making skills.
• An ability to work well cross functionally and across geographies.
• Impeccable integrity and a strong work ethic.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Flux

Benefits

• Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
• This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.