Controller / Director of Corporate Accounting

Tasks

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and other core accounting operations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support accounting considerations related to IFRS-to-GAAP conversion or similar reporting framework matters, as needed.
• Manage the audit process and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other finance partners.
• Build, document, and improve accounting policies, close procedures, and internal controls to support a scalable and audit-ready environment.
• Support IPO readiness and related public-company accounting and reporting requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with all departments and executive leadership on accounting and finance matters.
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including areas such as equity compensation, lease accounting, research and development accruals, pensions, and other complex transactions.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while remaining engaged in day-to-day execution.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Prior experience supporting or leading a company through an IPO required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
• IFRS-to-GAAP experience is a plus.
• Experience building or scaling accounting processes, systems, and controls in a high-growth environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions and with senior leadership.
• Likely to be legally able to work in the US (US citizen or US work permit).