Assistant Controller

CytoSorbents Corporation; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CytoSorbents Corporation in Princeton, New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the Corporate Controller, oversee the general ledger, monthly close, and support SEC reporting for a publicly traded medical device company.

This hybrid role requires four days on site, emphasizes SOX compliance and internal controls, treasury management, and ERP improvements, with a competitive salary range of $160,000–$170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience leading ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience designing and testing internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger.
• Lead the monthly global close process, including consolidation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Support the preparation and review of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
• Coordinate quarterly disclosure schedules and supporting documentation for external reporting.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller on budgeting and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Lead the design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies.

Skills

SEC reporting experience

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Finance reporting software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to join our growing medical device organization. The Assistant Controller will partner closely with the Corporate Controller to oversee all aspects of general ledger accounting for our publicly traded medical device company, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal policies. This individual will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, oversee treasury and cash management activities, support SEC financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement of the Company's ERP and financial systems environment. The role will also be responsible for strengthening the Company's internal control framework through the coordination of SOX compliance and internal control testing while serving as a key business partner to finance and operational leadership. This is a hybrid role with 4 days onsite required.The salary range for this position is $160,000-$170,000 annually.

Requirements

• Oversee general ledger accounting, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger.
• Lead the monthly global close process, including consolidation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Support the preparation and review of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
• Coordinate quarterly disclosure schedules and supporting documentation for external reporting.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller on budgeting and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Lead the design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the Finance business lead and subject matter expert for the Company's ERP platform and related financial systems.
• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and process automation initiatives.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define system requirements and optimize financial workflows.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop standardized reporting tools and dashboards.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience leading ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience designing and testing internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.