Controller

US Health Partners, LLC; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nusano is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function at its West Valley City, Utah headquarters. The role reports to the Head of Finance and will start with two direct reports, with plans to grow the department to support company expansion.

The Controller will oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and equity, driving month-end close, financial governance, and system improvements across ERP and finance platforms in a lean, regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with professional designation preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth, complex organizations.
• Experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships and outcomes.
• Experience designing and improving ERP/financial systems for scalability and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting functions end-to-end across GL, AP, AR, payroll, treasury, and cost accounting.
• Oversee month-end close, three-statement reporting, and variance analysis for management review.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance, with strong internal controls.

Skills

Audit management

GAAP knowledge

ERP implementation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Controller serves as the company’s senior accounting leader, responsible for the design and operation of the accounting function and is based onsite at the company’s headquarters in West Valley City, Utah. The role reports to and is supported by the Head of Finance, and will initially have two direct reports, with a mandate to grow the department as necessary to support the growth and development of the company. The role includes oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Equity. Operating in a lean, highly regulated high-technology manufacturing environment, the role is both strategic and hands-on, with accountability for accounting standards, financial governance, and day-to-day execution. The Controller will design and improve ERP and financial systems, lead the month-end close, support the financial reporting process, ensure audit readiness, and safeguard financial integrity through close partnership with FP&A, legal, HR, and business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting function end-to-end, with accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities, product lines, and jurisdictions.
• Oversee core accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, cash management, and manufacturing cost accounting, ensuring strong internal controls, appropriate segregation of duties, and consistent execution in a lean organization.
• Lead the financial close and reporting process, including month-end and year-end close, three-statement financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and clear variance analysis for management review.
• Support Operational compliance with applicable regulatory and government requirements impacting financial reporting, including NRC, DOE, EPA, OSHA, DOT, IATA, REACH, and TSCA.
• Serve as the primary accounting lead for financial audits, inspections, regulatory reviews, and transaction-related due diligence, including auditor relationship management and issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting positions, and internal control frameworks aligned with GAAP, SOX, and industry best practices, serving as an authority on accounting interpretations and judgments.
• Working with outside ERP consultants design, build, and enhance ERP and financial systems to support scalability, data integrity, effective intercompany processes, accurate consolidation, and ongoing operational efficiency, with integration across production, inventory, payroll, and compliance systems.
• Prepare financial reporting to the Head of Finance, for treasury, banking, and financing activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, covenant compliance, and accounting and disclosure related to capital raises, debt instruments, and complex financing transactions.
• Provide senior accounting leadership across the organization, partnering with FP&A, legal, HR, operations, and R&D; overseeing Revenue, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Payroll accounting functions.
• Support the Head of Finance and FP&A in the following areas equity (including Carta and stock-based compensation), governance, board and investor reporting, and transaction-related due diligence and communicating complex accounting and regulatory matters clearly to support informed decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree and/or CPA, CMA or equivalent designation preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated success operating in high-growth, complex organizations with multiple lines of business.
• Experience serving as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including managing auditor relationships, issue resolution, and audit outcomes.
• Proven ability to build, structure, and mature accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and close processes, within evolving organizations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving ERP and financial systems, with an emphasis on scalability, data integrity, and year-over-year efficiency improvements.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 360, ASC 842, and ASC 718. Experience in regulated, government-adjacent, capital-intensive, and operationally complex environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with significant autonomy, sound judgment, and accountability in complex accounting and regulatory situations.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting functions and supervising operational accounting teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Work to be conducted in an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Frequent use of computer with repetitive use of keyboard, mouse and manual dexterity.

About Nusano:

Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy.

Nusano is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel the nuclear renaissance.

Our team of innovators — bring curiosity, ingenuity, and heart to solving some of the world’s hardest problems.