Assistant Controller - 1775694

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the process of quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring adherence to GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP across all transactions through proper accounting methods.
• Conduct research on accounting requirements for unique transactions, preparing technical memos/whitepapers to substantiate the chosen accounting approach.
• Handle the technical accounting and reporting obligations for collaborations and partnerships.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging accounting standards and SEC regulations, advising management on the impact of these developments and strategizing for their implementation.
• Develop and uphold documented accounting policies.
• Manage a precise and timely process for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
• Facilitate proxy and statutory reporting requirements.
• Uphold internal control standards and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 mandates, including documentation, testing, and corrective measures.
• Supervise the accounts payable procedure, encompassing regular payment processing.
• Assist the Controller with daily banking operations.
• Act as a mediator between the company and external auditors, providing necessary information and keeping historical records.
• Provide support for the finance team and the entire company with special projects and on-demand reporting.
• Undertake additional tasks within the position's scope as requested by management.
• Supervise a team of two direct reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA certification mandatory.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
• Mandatory experience in SEC reporting.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Expertise in technical accounting.
• Experience in biotechnology is an advantage, though not mandatory.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to high-quality execution.
• Demonstrates urgency, with a track record of delivering exceptional, timely results.
• Encourages critical thinking, challenging conventional assumptions, practices, and beliefs.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, proactively addressing potential challenges and capability gaps.