Director, Assistant Corporate Controller

Azenta seeks a Director, Assistant Corporate Controller to lead and scale the corporate accounting function for a global, publicly traded life sciences company. This role involves managing the monthly closing cycle, overseeing accounting teams, ensuring compliance, and partnering cross-functionally on financial operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing accounting team, promoting continuous improvement culture
• Manage global monthly closing cycle including consolidations and financial reporting oversight
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, local requirements, internal policies, and SEC reporting standards
• Provide financial oversight and guidance to divisional accounting teams across operating segments
• Review and enhance financial policies, procedures, controls, and systems aligned with best practices

Requirements

• 10+ years accounting/finance leadership in publicly traded company or public accounting firm
• CPA required; public accounting experience required, Big Four preferred
• Experience leading corporate accounting for US publicly traded company with international operations
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements in dynamic, growth environments
• Extensive US GAAP knowledge and strong financial/IT controls and SOX expertise
• Large-scale ERP system experience required (SAP, Oracle); Oracle/Netsuite/OneStream a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and strategic thinking capabilities

Compensation: $162,000–$202,000 base