Fractional Controller — Biotech, GAAP & IPO Readiness

Aphios Corporation; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Aphios Corporation, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, seeks a Fractional Controller to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness as it advances toward public markets.

This hands-on senior role targets an experienced Controller, CPA, or senior accounting professional who thrives in a biotech setting and can establish scalable processes while partnering with finance, audits, and external advisors during pre-IPO activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Significant hands-on accounting and financial reporting experience
• Strong knowledge and practical application of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with Sage or comparable accounting/ERP software
• Experience preparing for and supporting independent financial audits
• Ability to operate independently in a small-company environment

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and cash-flow reporting
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash-management oversight
• Bank and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Budget-to-actual reporting and financial analysis
• Maintaining appropriate accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls
• Preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Maintaining and improving the Sage accounting environment, or assisting with migration to a scalable system
• Preparing schedules and supporting documentation for independent financial statement audits
• Working with external accountants and auditors to maintain GAAP-compliant, audit-ready financial records
• Supporting development of accounting controls and reporting practices for potential SEC reporting
• Assisting management with financial information for financing, investor, and due-diligence activities
• Supporting accounting across Aphios Corporation and affiliated entities

Skills

Accounting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Sage accounting

Audit readiness

Public company experience

Biotech experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Aphios Corporation, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, seeks a Fractional Controller to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness as it advances toward public markets.

This hands-on senior role targets an experienced Controller, CPA, or senior accounting professional who thrives in a biotech setting and can establish scalable processes while partnering with finance, audits, and external advisors during pre-IPO activities.