Controller Consultant

About the Opportunity: We are partnering with a publicly traded biotech company to identify an experienced Controller Consultant to provide senior-level accounting leadership during a significant transition. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring someone with strategic leadership skills as well as someone confident working on a small team.

Duration: 9-12 months, starting in October

Hours: 30 hours/week on average

Location: 100% remote. Ideally located in PST time zone

Compensation: $110-140/HR W2

Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Scope:

• Partner closely with the CFO and finance team to transition accounting responsibilities from the organization’s current shared-services structure
• Provide hands-on leadership across core accounting and Controller activities within a publicly traded company environment
• Support SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, period-end close activities, and other external reporting requirements
• Help maintain effective SOX/404 processes, internal controls, and public-company accounting compliance throughout the transition
• Address accounting matters, including accounting considerations associated with royalty-based revenue arrangements
• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes to support a streamlined, primarily virtual finance organization
• Provide additional accounting and finance support as priorities evolve throughout the consulting engagement

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, required. CPA preferred
• Experience as a Controller or comparable senior accounting leader within a publicly traded pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organization
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting and public-company financial reporting requirements
• Solid understanding of public-company internal controls and SOX/404 compliance
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a lean environment and personally execute detailed accounting work when required
• Ability to successfully navigate organizational change and transitions involving shared-services, outsourced, or third-party accounting resources
• Royalty accounting experience preferred
• Exposure to tax considerations associated with royalty or similar revenue arrangements is a plus

About Sayva: At Sayva Solutions, our consultants are a part of the Sayva team from before a project starts and as we partner together on future opportunities. We provide competitive compensation as well as a robust benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with a company contribution, 401k plus a competitive match that vests immediately and paid holidays. We truly value each of our consultants and recognize that both wellness and financial wellness benefits are important in attracting and retaining top talent. During your project, we will always provide frequent updates on the status of your project and have a seamless process to transition you onto future projects. We make significant investments in our consultants by finding opportunities to help them gain new skills and grow their career. Additionally, we like to have fun at Sayva! We hold events and recognition awards just for our consultants. Contact us to become a part of the Sayva team!