ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Our client is a biotechnology company created with a singular focus; to develop transformative therapies for coronary heart disease. The Company is developing medicines that may safely edit the genome of adults to permanently lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and thereby treat coronary heart disease. Founded by world-leading experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics and gene editing, the Company also has the financial support of top-tier investors.

Opportunity:

The Financial Controller will lead and manage the accounting / finance operations. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is an opportunity to contribute significantly to a rapidly growing, privately held biotechnology company. The ideal candidate is a driven individual looking to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, biotech start-up environment, leveraging a high degree of problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to make a large impact on our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting operations of the company including maintaining an adequate system of accounting records/policies and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.

• Ensure that the company’s accounting procedures and reported results confirm to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.

• Interface with financial institutions, external auditors and advisors

• Oversee the independent valuation and year end independent financial statement audit.

• Oversee purchasing to payables process and provide sound financial guidance to company personnel on procurement decisions and contract negotiations

• Oversee financial aspects of payroll and benefits

• As required, take lead on preparing and readying the organization for SEC standards, including reporting, compliance and implementation of Sarbanes Oxley.

• Manage the company’s tax reporting and state filing requirements.

• Manage the company’s corporate insurance policies.

• Manage the company’s cash-flow, including bank accounts and investments.

• Design & lead ERP system implementation

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in corporate and/or general accounting including both private and public company experience as the controller; experience managing public offerings either from within the company or during accounting firm experience is required.

• Prior experience in the biotechnology industry and R&D contract accounting is preferred

• Big 4 Public Accounting and US GAAP experience preferred.

• Ability to implement and research new and emerging accounting trends, as applicable.

• Experience developing reporting and analytics capabilities.

• Collaborative business partner adept in building cross-functional relationships to drive business results and process improvement.

Our client is a high tech, global public company located in the metro west area. The company is very well managed, has strong financial fundamentals and an entertaining culture.

The target profile includes at least 5 years’ experience with SEC reporting, a CPA, and prior experience in a large accounting firm, Big “4” strongly preferred.

Overview:

Responsible for content of public company reporting requirements
Collaborate with other corporate groups to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports for the investor community
Coordinate annual audit and quarterly reviews with the external auditor
Oversee the company’s accounting policies and significant decisions and review future Company earnings estimates
Ensure proper accounting and revenue recognition for worldwide revenue transactions
Manage the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance program
Research and implement new technical guidance
Assist with acquisition due diligence as needed
Assist the tax and treasury teams with tax-related guidance/disclosures and stock-based compensation accounting

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
CPA with experience in large public accounting firm is required, ‘Big 4’ strongly preferred
5+ years of experience with SEC financial reporting, revenue recognition and accounting for business combinations
Experience in a technical industry (e.g. SaaS, biotech, Ecommerce) a plus
Experience with SAP a plus