Financial Controller

1. PurposeThe Controller is responsible for the overall accounting function at Genesee BioMedical, including month-end close, financial reporting, cost and inventory accounting, internal controls, audit, tax coordination, budgeting and cash management, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and medical device industry expectations. Reporting to the CEO, this role serves as the company’s senior finance resource and partners closely with operations, supply chain, quality and leadership to support margin, cost and cash decisions within a regulated manufacturing environment.This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader with experience owning the close and financial statements in manufacturing and inventory-driven businesses, preferably within medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries. 2. Duties and responsibilitiesFinancial Accounting, Close & ReportingOwn the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendar and processReview and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare and issue monthly financial statements and a management reporting package with commentary for leadershipMaintain the chart of accounts and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and inventory (ASC 330)Cost Accounting & InventoryOwn inventory and cost accounting, including:Standard costing methodology and the annual standard-cost rollVariance analysis (material, labor, overhead, PPV) and gross margin by product lineWIP and finished goods valuation, inventory reserves, and excess & obsolete (E&O) policyPartner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure:Accurate BOM costing and support for make-vs-buy and pricing decisionsCycle count and year-end physical inventory reconciliationProper capitalization of manufacturing costsInternal Controls, Audit & ComplianceDesign, document, and own internal controls, accounting policies, and the delegation-of-authority matrixLead the annual external audit or review and serve as primary contact for the outside CPA firmOversee federal, state, and local tax compliance (income, sales/use, property) with outside advisorsSupport financial aspects of regulatory, customer, and partner audits and maintain documentation supporting financial transactionsBudgeting, Forecasting, Analysis & TreasuryBuild and manage the annual operating budget and rolling forecast; report performance versus budget and prior periodsMaintain a 52-week cash forecast and manage cash, banking relationships, and any debt covenantsApprove Accounts Payable payment runs and oversee Accounts Receivable, credit, and collectionsProvide insights into gross margin, operating expenses, product-line profitability, and key cost driversDevelop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses for leadershipAssist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) work, including financial due diligence, valuation and deal modeling, data room preparation, and post-close accounting integrationSystems, Process & LeadershipOwn ERP finance configuration, the finance systems roadmap, and process automationOversee day-to-day transaction processing, including HR Onboarding, AP, AR, payroll interface, and general ledgerHire, train, and lead finance staff as the company growsWork closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams and serve as financial advisor to the CEO 3. QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldExperience8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years at the Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Controller levelExpert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, 842, and 330Hands-on experience owning the close and producing financial statementsCost accounting and standard costing experience in a manufacturing or inventory-based environmentExperience leading external audits and designing internal controlsAdvanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)Preferred Experience:Active CPA license (strongly preferred)Medical device, life sciences, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing experiencePublic accounting or audit backgroundExperience as the senior finance leader in a small or growing companyExperience implementing or upgrading an ERP or FP&A systemExperience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, or post-acquisition integrationOther SkillsSound judgment and ownership; comfortable serving as final reviewerAbility to explain financial results clearly to non-finance leadersStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesHigh integrity with confidential information and commitment to data integrityHands-on, proactive mindset suited to a lean team