Corporate Controller

Role Summary

Corporate Controller based in Waltham, MA, reporting to the VP, Finance. Oversees all accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and other regulations. Office-based role requiring in-person presence three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Be key contributor in assessing and evolving systems and processes to support growth of company
• Oversee high functioning accounting team and provide leadership and development opportunities to team members
• Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including the general ledger, payroll and equity, and consolidations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, including SEC reporting
• Oversee robust internal control policies and procedures, including 404(b) SOX compliance
• Coordinate and manage annual audits and quarterly reviews, working closely with external auditors
• Oversee accruals process including clinical trial and manufacturing accruals
• Manage accounting for stock awards, maintain related software, and perform all related reporting as a stock plan administrator
• Technical accounting, reporting and disclosure topics, develop technical memos with the assistance of internal partners and external accounting firms
• Work cross functionally with various teams
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit and supporting the team‚Äôs efforts to succeed
• Manage special projects as required

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• CPA preferred
• A combination of public and industry experience is preferred
• Pre-commercial or commercial biotech experience is preferred
• SEC and financial reporting experience including Sarbanes Oxley internal controls experience
• Systems conversions, implementations, and process improvement experience strongly preferred
• Strong project management experience
• A positive team-oriented person to lead, oversee, and develop a team
• Audit preparation and management
• Strategic and innovative thinker ‚Äì big picture, but also an attention to detail
• Proficient in Workiva or similar SEC reporting software
• Resourceful, forward-thinking and proactive mindset
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10%