Controller

Velsera; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare technology company in the UK seeks a Controller to manage all aspects of financial management. This role requires 10+ years of accounting experience, proficiency in accounting software like NetSuite, and strong communication skills. As part of a high-energy environment, you will oversee accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with regulations. This position is remote, offering flexibility in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Proven working experience as an Assistant Controller, or similar positions.
• Demonstrated experience with the month-end/year-end close process.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors.
• Implement and maintain financial controls according to procedures.
• Assist FP&A in reporting monthly actual vs budget results.

Skills

General ledger functions

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Accounting software skills

GAAP understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline

AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW (ACA), CIPFA

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Controller

United Kingdom (Remote)

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

• AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
• IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
• Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What you will do

As a key member of the Finance team, you will undertake all aspects of financial management, including accounting, internal and external financial reporting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. You will be working with leaders and operating teams helping drive rapid revenue growth and supporting the scaling of a fast‑paced, dynamic company.

• Compile and analyze monthly consolidated financial statements
• Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements and footnotes
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors
• Implement and maintain financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures
• Assist FP&A in reporting monthly actual vs budget results and understanding drivers of significant variances
• Support the FP&A team in the annual budgeting process
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiaries, including control systems, transaction processing and policies and procedures
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Prepare local, state, and federal government reporting tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal control
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors
• Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general accounting departments
• Be point person for troubleshooting system issues
• Serve as a project manager for any system implementation or upgrades
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Review bi-monthly company payroll
• Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvements to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Monitor cash and funding need
• Additional accounting duties as necessary

What will you bring to the table?

• Proven working experience as an Assistant Controller, or similar positions
• Ability and desire to work in a high energy environment
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger functions and the month‑end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Proficiency with NetSuite is desirable
• Must possess an extreme amount of attention to detail
• Must be able to juggle multiple deadlines and work in a time‑sensitive environment
• Must know how to use common platforms, such as the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed
• Excellent understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations

Required

• 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW (ACA), and CIPFA

Preferred

• Experience working in a SaaS based company, with international operations.
• Experience in the biopharma or healthcare space