Finance: Controller

About the role

Nanobiosym is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have at least 10+ years of finance, accounting, operations, office management, and management experience, with expertise in GAAP, SOX, audit, and tax preparation. A CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Direct and coordinate the accounting functions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Manage the preparation of financial statements
• Manage the implementation of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage the general ledger and payroll procedures
• Manage tax filings for all entities
• Fill in for the payroll and accounting staff as needed
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly/quarterly financial information
• Support budget and forecasting activities
• Respond to inquiries from the Executive Management team, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
• Aid in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Maintain and monitor accounting and finance department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Organize paper and electronic files and prepare for audits
• Manage data room content for investor relations including leases, contacts and other material
• Review, comment and negotiate contracts such as legal engagements, employee contracts, new partner agreements
• Manage purchasing and identify potential savings
• Manage and negotiate new vendor contacts, purchasing through bids/quotes and negotiate discounts with existing vendors
• Grow the business by making sure we are listed in contractor databases such as Massachusetts business, woman-owned and access your network to contribute your ideas for our sales and marketing efforts
• Manage grant compliance, insurance coverage and other business needs
• Manage IP relationships and/or bring patent filing in-house
• Help establish new relationships and build internal teams focused on customer services, sales and marketing, fulfillment
• Understand and manage health insurance billing
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Onboard new employees into our systems
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Other projects/duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of finance, accounting, operations, office management and management experience
• Bachelor's Degree, Graduate degree preferred
• Expertise in GAAP, Sox, Audit and Tax preparation
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Experience in a startup environment is preferred
• Willingness to work hard and take direction and also anticipate problems and their solutions without explicit guidance
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to compose correspondence and content materials
• Responsive and proactive, with the ability to work well under tight deadlines and to respond to rapidly changing demands
• Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Certified Public Account (CPA)
• Experience from one of the Big Four accounting firms

Qualifications

• You resonate with Nanobiosym's mission
• You are results and deadline driven, and work well under high-pressure situations
• You are comfortable with working long hours
• You are resourceful, flexible, tactful, and persistent
• You have positive energy, a sense of humor, and a can-do attitude
• You have a strong work ethic and love working in an entrepreneurial environment
• You have high ethical standards, are highly trustworthy and loyal
• You are comfortable dealing with and handling highly confidential information

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off