Assistant Controller – Tech & Life Sciences (SEC/SOX)

Daley And Associates, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting, SEC filings, and SOX controls for a high-growth technology and life sciences company in Boston. The role offers significant ownership of technical accounting, policy development, and collaboration with senior finance leadership to scale the accounting function.

Key responsibilities include managing monthly closes, SEC reporting, SOX testing, and cross-functional partnership with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience required; Big Four or large regional firm preferred.
• Experience with public company accounting, SEC reporting, and SOX/internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and U.S. GAAP financial reporting.
• Lead and support SOX compliance, internal controls, and control testing.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Partner with external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Research and implement new accounting standards and address complex accounting matters.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP and payroll.
• Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and equity transactions.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Operations, Compliance, and Investor Relations.
• Support tax compliance, cash management, treasury reconciliations, and banking relationships.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and other strategic finance initiatives.
• Exposure to digital asset accounting is a plus, but not required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting, SEC filings, and SOX controls for a high-growth technology and life sciences company in Boston. The role offers significant ownership of technical accounting, policy development, and collaboration with senior finance leadership to scale the accounting function.

Key responsibilities include managing monthly closes, SEC reporting, SOX testing, and cross-functional partnership with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and