Job Details
An emerging biotech company is currently seeking a proactive and highly motivated Controller to manage financial reporting, including SEC reporting, SOX, technical accounting, audit, and managing the outsourced accounting firm. This role is a hands-on, individual contributor role reporting directly into the CFO.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, present and report accurate financial statements in compliance with regulatory guidelines and standards.
- Manage all aspects of SEC reporting and SOX compliance, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality submissions.
- Oversee technical accounting audit practices, providing direct management of auditing schedules and processes.
- Monitor and manage the outsourced accounting firm to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient service.
- Strategize and implement budget management plans, cost systems, as well as financial policies and procedures.
- Spearhead and participate in improvements for internal control systems and financial reporting procedures.
- Participate in various special projects as required related to financial system improvements and implementations, policy and procedure enhancements, and training efforts.
- Enhance and automate the company's financial reporting systems and processes.
- Advise on long-term business and financial planning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. An advanced degree such as a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or certification like Certified Public Accountant (CPA) would be preferred.
- Proven experience in a similar role within the life sciences industry is strongly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX requirements, with hands-on experience in these areas.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively deal with senior management and various stakeholders.
- Highly proficient in using financial software.
- Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.