Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership: Supervise a team of approximately 20 employees including GL accounting team, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting & technical accounting and equity administration. Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and technical accounting.
Public Company Reporting: Oversee the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
Process Excellence: Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Own SOX compliance, maintaining a robust internal control environment, partnering with internal audit and external auditors.
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Business Partnership: Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, tax, legal, and operations to provide insights and support strategic initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, public-company environment. You bring not only technical excellence but also business acumen, leadership presence, and the ability to inspire and influence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, MACC or MBA preferred.; CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles within public companies.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
Strong technical accounting foundation, ideally with prior experience in Big 4 or national public accounting.
Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executive leadership, Board, and external stakeholders.
Systems savvy with experience driving automation and ERP optimization. Experience with Oracle Cloud or other large ERP is required.
Why Join Us
Impact: Shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth, mission-driven public company in the life sciences sector.
Visibility: Direct exposure to the CFO, executive leadership, and Audit Committee.
Culture: Join a values-driven, collaborative leadership team where your voice matters.
Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid model that allows for both remote work and purposeful in-office collaboration.
Growth: Opportunities to expand your leadership scope as the company scales.
Competitive Rewards: Attractive compensation package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits
Physical Requirements
Physical / Lifting Requirements – light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, and observing. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.
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