On-site MA Controller: Life Sciences & Compliance Lead

Trimaren Human Capital Partners; Watertown (MA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential Biotech, an on-site stealth-mode company in Massachusetts, seeks a seasoned Controller to build and lead the financial infrastructure to support its next growth phase.

You will own close processes, controls, and reporting, partnering with scientific and executive teams to translate complex activity into clear financial visibility and disciplined resource allocation for R&D and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of controllership experience in biotech or complex life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience with SEC reporting and external audits is desirable.
• Strong command of accounting systems, GL, and analytics.

Responsabilités

• Own day-to-day controllership activities including general ledger integrity and close management.
• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, policies, and SOPs for a development-stage life sciences company.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and partners on audits and compliance.
• Evaluate accounting treatment for collaborations, vendor arrangements, and equity activity.
• Build scalable processes and systems to support growth and future financing.
• Partner with scientists and executives to translate activity into clear financial visibility and budgets.
• Oversee cash forecasting, expense analysis, accruals, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members; participate in hiring and development.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits coordination

Formation

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Confidential Biotech, an on-site stealth-mode company in Massachusetts, seeks a seasoned Controller to build and lead the financial infrastructure to support its next growth phase.

You will own close processes, controls, and reporting, partnering with scientific and executive teams to translate complex activity into clear financial visibility and disciplined resource allocation for R&D and corporate functions.