Controller, Director of Corporate Accounting

Noema Pharma AG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Noema Pharma AG, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a Controller / Director of Corporate Accounting to lead core accounting operations during a growth phase. The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting and audit processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP while also mentoring the accounting team.

With an emphasis on IPO readiness, this role requires a CPA with over 10 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Strong leadership and technical accounting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the audit process and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while remaining engaged in day-to-day execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Job description

Controller, Director of Corporate Accounting

Position Summary

The Controller / Director of Corporate Accounting will strengthen the growing finance team with their hands‑on mentality and help successfully drive the company through the upcoming IPO process. This person will lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit readiness, and technical accounting in a growth‑stage biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and other core accounting operations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support accounting considerations related to IFRS-to-GAAP conversion or similar reporting framework matters, as needed.
• Manage the audit process and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other finance partners.
• Build, document, and improve accounting policies, close procedures, and internal controls to support a scalable and audit‑ready environment.
• Support IPO readiness and related public‑company accounting and reporting requirements.
• Partner cross‑functionally with all departments and executive leadership on accounting and finance matters.
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including areas such as equity compensation, lease accounting, research and development accruals, pensions, and other complex transactions.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while remaining engaged in day‑to‑day execution.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Prior experience supporting or leading a company through an IPO required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
• IFRS-to-GAAP experience is a plus.
• Experience building or scaling accounting processes, systems, and controls in a high‑growth environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions and with senior leadership.
• Big 4 or public accounting background is a plus.
• Legally able to work in the US (US citizen or US work permit).