Director of Finance and Accounting

Lead AcelaBio's finance and accounting function end to end, including day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, systems, internal controls, and compliance Ensure financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and compliance and industry best practices Own the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and reconciliations Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and the Board Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting across service lines Monitor revenue, profitability, backlog, and cash position; report trends and risks to leadership Support pricing, costing, and project profitability decisions with Business Development and Leadership Manage cash flow planning and treasury activities Own finance and accounting systems for reporting, billing, and forecasting, including evaluation, deployment, and integration of new or upgraded systems Establish and maintain internal controls and prepare for future audit readiness Ensure tax, audit, and regulatory compliance; act as primary contact for external financial statement and tax reviews Lead continuous process improvements for accuracy and efficiency as the organization scales Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, long-range planning, and decision support Provide financial analysis for multi-year customer contracts, client project proposals, profitability, and new business initiatives Set priorities, allocate work, and support professional development of the finance function Hire and directly manage third-party or in-house accounting staff Collaborate cross-functionally across operations, sales, marketing, and HR Help build corporate operations independence from Alimentiv during planned restructuring, including systems, compliance, culture, and strategy Requirements 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial leadership Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA designation preferred Direct experience with NetSuite ERP, including administration, and implementing integrations Solid working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit/tax processes Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills; comfort building budgeting and forecasting tools Familiarity with Clinical research organizations, including CAP/CLIA or other regulated laboratory environments is an asset but not required Experience with international business, including intercompany transactions and consolidations ASPE (Canada) working knowledge a plus Strong business acumen and hands‑on leadership ability across accounting, FP&A, systems, and compliance without a large supporting team People management experience, including mentoring and developing a small team Highly refined written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive leadership and the Board Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive finance and accounting expertise, including full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Proficient in managing finance systems and leading teams while ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Full-Cycle Accounting Financial Reporting NetSuite ERP Administration GAAP Compliance People Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Modeling Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls Account Reconciliation Journal Entries Cash Flow Planning Tax Compliance Audit Processes Intercompany Transactions Soft Skills Leadership Communication Collaboration Mentoring Business Acumen Certifications & Qualifications CPA Designation Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Industry Keywords Clinical Research Organizations CAP/CLIA ASPE Regulatory Compliance Tools & Technologies NetSuite ERP Spreadsheet Software Financial Reporting Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr