Senior Controller - Biotech Manufacturing (Onsite) $180k-$200k

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance equal to 1

Voluntary life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

FSA and HSA options

401(k) with company match

10 days of paid vacation

11 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Controller in Carlsbad, CA.

This direct hire, onsite role pays $180–$200K depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing life sciences manufacturing organization, report to the CFO, and oversee day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with leadership on FP&A, manufacturing costs, profitability, and key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Biopharma, life sciences, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience highly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and partner effectively with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger, payroll, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Maintain and optimize NetSuite, including accounting processes, reporting, workflows, and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Partner with Operations on manufacturing costs, pricing, customer profitability, and capital expenditures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and financial compliance requirements.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to the CFO, leadership team, and investors.
• Lead and develop a small accounting and finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, reporting, and financial controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Controller in Carlsbad, CA.

This direct hire, onsite role pays $180–$200K depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing life sciences manufacturing organization, report to the CFO, and oversee day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with leadership on FP&A, manufacturing costs, profitability, and key business decisions.