Controller
Core
Lead and strengthen the accounting function for a scaling biotech company, ensuring financial reporting keeps pace with operations.
Role type
Senior Controller (hands-on leader)
Builds
Monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements, flux analyses, and audit-ready records for a cell therapy company.
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences / US GAAP
Required skills
US GAAP, Month-end close, Financial statement audit, Inventory accounting, Cost accounting, People management, Technical accounting research, Internal controls, NetSuite, Bill.com, Excel
Preferred skills
Biotech/Life Sciences experience, Manufacturing/GMP cost accounting, Clinical trial/R&D accruals, Government grant accounting
Technologies
NetSuite, Bill.com, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the accounting team; oversee AP/AR, revenue, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting; own the close process and prepare financial statements; lead the annual audit and manage auditor relationships; design and maintain internal controls; partner with Supply Chain to integrate inventory into NetSuite; prepare flux analyses and variance reports; optimize accounting processes and systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
