Corporate Controller

The Opportunity

The Corporate Controller will be the financial steward of the company—responsible for leading all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting and internal controls for a complex, fast-paced public enterprise in the life sciences sector. This is a high-impact role with direct visibility to executive leadership, offering the opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a company making a meaningful impact in people's lives.

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.

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.