Controller (New York)

Controller

Position Overview

Our client, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting the organization as it continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Oversee technical accounting matters and research complex or non-routine transactions as needed
• Partner with FP&A and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and financial analysis
• Provide financial insights and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors
• Support accounting for research and development activities, clinical programs, licensing arrangements, grants, and other biotech-specific transactions as applicable
• Ensure appropriate accounting and controls surrounding inventory, manufacturing, and cost accounting, where applicable
• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities as the organization grows
• Support financing activities, due diligence, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and financial reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a leadership capacity
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and external audits
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across functions and levels of the organization

Preferred Experience

• SEC reporting and SOX experience for public-company environments
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or other capital markets activities
• collaboration agreements, licensing arrangements, and milestone payments
• Experience building or scaling accounting teams, systems, and processes