Assistant Controller

F-Prime Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NodThera, a late-stage biotechnology company, seeks an Assistant Controller to support accounting, financial reporting, equity administration, and internal controls in a fast-paced environment. You will help ensure U.S.

GAAP compliance, SEC reporting, and SOX controls while partnering with the finance team to improve processes. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7–10 years of related experience.
• Experience in public accounting, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting in a publicly traded company.
• Hands-on month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of SOX and governance of accounting policies.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Assist in producing internal and external financial statements.
• Support U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting; monitor new accounting standards.
• Assist in SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and related disclosures.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting initiatives and controls.
• Support equity administration activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Reporting To: Controller

The Company

NodThera is a late-stage private biotechnology company led by an experienced team of industry leaders, scientists, and clinicians with deep expertise in drug development.

The company is focused on clinical development of a differentiated pipeline of NLRP3 inhibitors to address inflammation-driven diseases.

For more than a decade, NodThera has been dedicated to advancing the science of NLRP3 inhibition to reduce disease-causing inflammation. Through sustained investment in target biology, drug discovery, and clinical development, the company has built deep expertise in this emerging field and developed a wholly owned portfolio of clinical-stage assets, including a lead program advancing into Phase 3. To learn more, visit: https://www.nodthera.com/

SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the accounting, financial reporting, equity administration, and internal control activities of the Company. This position assists in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX, while contributing to operational excellence across accounting processes. The Assistant Controller will serve as a reliable partner in facilitating efficient communication to support the Company’s financial processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

• Support the accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare and review monthly close deliverables including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in the timely and accurate production of internal and external financial statements.
• Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist in monitoring emerging accounting standards (FASB, SEC guidance).
• Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Support the primary liaison relationship with external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams to support accounting initiatives and operational alignment.
• Partner with the Sr. Director FP&A to assist in analyzing financial performance and ensuring consistency between reporting and forecasting.

Technical Accounting and Policy

• Assist in providing technical accounting guidance, with a focus on revenue recognition for product sales and collaboration agreements, research and development expense accounting, inventory valuation, and debt and equity arrangements.
• Support the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies and assist in preparing related accounting position papers and white papers, as required.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and participate in cross-functional impact assessments.

Annual Audit, Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews.
• Support the maintenance of an effective internal control environment in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting processes and optimize the Company’s financial systems.

Equity Administration

• Assist in maintaining compliance and supporting equity management system processes and related recordkeeping.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification preferred.
• A minimum of 7–10 years of related experience.
• Previous experience in public accounting, public biotech, and/or a pharmaceutical company preferred.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to apply U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and relevant accounting and financial concepts, preferably in a publicly traded company environment.
• Hands‑on accounting experience including general month‑end close, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of SOX and demonstrated ability to support financial controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and an ability to understand broader context.
• Must be detail‑oriented and able to balance multiple responsibilities and tasks while meeting deadlines
• High degree of proactively, and ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and outside parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem‑solving, and results
• Self‑motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner
• Passionate: You must be passionate about collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.