Assistant Controller

Role Summary

Reporting to the VP Finance, this role supports day-to-day accounting in a fast-paced biotech environment. The Assistant Controller will work independently and lead a team, developing skills across a wide range of accounting functions with a strong sense of urgency. The ideal candidate has a solid background in accounting and finance and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, taking a hands-on approach to ensure timely and accurate deliverables from the Accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Review and support the clinical accrual process
• Review the quarterly consolidation and financial statement workbook for SEC reporting
• Review the monthly/quarterly journal entries and reconciliations
• Own equity compensation systems, accounting and filings
• Assist with technical accounting research as needed
• Lead accounting system implementations as needed
• Support financial reporting for board meetings

• Oversight and review of the accounting operations
• Ensure the accounting team adheres to deadlines to ensure a timely close
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, expense reporting, and vendor management
• Assist with updates to formal control documentation to ensure responsibilities are performed in accordance with internal control requirements
• Create and update policies and process documents as needed
• Perform various ad hoc accounting tasks and projects as needed to support the finance team

• Lead and develop staff by building engagement, providing feedback and growth opportunities, and holding team accountable
• Mentor and coach direct reports
• Work with the accounting team and business partners to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information
• Lead preparation for annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors and tax consultants
• Promote collaboration and problem-solving to build a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Required: Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance; CPA is preferred
• Required: 6‚Äì8 years of relevant accounting experience in biotech or life sciences; prior public accounting experience preferred
• Required: Experience with Netsuite and Workiva preferred
• Required: Prior experience managing remote teams is preferred
• Required: Deep understanding of financial statements
• Required: Prior SEC reporting experience preferred
• Required: SOX internal controls experience
• Required: Ability to work independently as well as with other groups across the business
• Required: Strong working knowledge of general ledger and GAAP
• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Required: Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Required: Strong teamwork and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and fill gaps as needed

Skills

• Accounting leadership and team management
• Technical accounting research and policy development
• Financial reporting and SEC/board-level communications
• Internal controls design and SOX compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Education

• Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance; CPA is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Working Conditions: Busy office/laboratory environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions
• Travel: Travel is not required
• Physical Requirements: Periods of sitting or standing; vision required to monitor data
• Work Location: Hybrid or remote (occasional onsite presence required)