Assistant Controller - Biotech, SEC & SOX

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

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.