Controller, Finance

Job Duties

• Utilization of AI is an absolute requirement.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, partnering with functional leaders across R&D, manufacturing, and G&A.
• Develop and maintain long-range financial models aligned with strategic plans, product timelines, and fundraising needs.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS), ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Manage the monthly close process, including revenue recognition, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, burn rate, and liquidity, and lead treasury operations including banking and credit facility oversight.
• Own board, investor, and executive financial reporting, including KPI dashboards, scenario models, and fundraising support materials.
• Evaluate capital investments, clinical programs, and M&A/licensing opportunities through business case modeling and ROI analysis.
• Support pipeline and R&D program decision-making with cost tracking by indication or program and milestone modeling.
• Oversee clinical trial and regulatory budgeting, including vendor management, CRO payments, and regulatory fee forecasts.
• Manage COGS modeling and inventory accounting, especially for CDMO, diagnostic, or commercial-stage operations.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance, including coordination with external auditors and SOX/internal controls as needed.
• Lead and grow the finance and accounting team, developing capabilities in FP&A, GL, AP/AR, and procurement where applicable.
• Drive ERP and financial systems implementation or optimization, ensuring scalability and strong internal controls.
• Support pricing strategy and commercialization planning, including cost-plus, value-based, or ASP modeling where applicable.
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, aligning financial insights with business strategy, risk management, and capital planning.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization goals and values.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.