Controller
Life Science Connect · Erie, PA · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Own GAAP financial statements and reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end close process
- Oversee accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition)
- Manage audits and ensure compliance
- Monthly Bank Reconciliations
- Weekly Cash Balance Report
- Tie daily cash reports to SF
- Reconcile Petty Cash
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop accounting team
- Seamlessly integrate acquisition targets
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive automation and ERP improvements
Business Partnership
- Support leadership with insights, budgeting, and forecasting
Required skills/experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 10–15 years' experience; 5+ years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environment
- ERP implementation or optimization experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Industry experience aligned with life sciences, media, or B2B services preferred
Why Work for Life Science Connect?
- Serve as a member of a very talented ELT committed to LSC’s long-term success
- Highly visible role in a high-end and mission-driven services business that values its people
- Strong industry tailwinds and growing TAM. LSC is a fast-growing leader in a fragmented B2B digital media industry
- Healthy capital investment by prominent private equity investors with deep industry experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical / vision / prescription / dental coverage for you and your family
- 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
- 13 company-paid holidays