Senior Director, Corporate Controller - Biotech (Public)

City Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

City Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure timely U.S. GAAP reporting, and strengthen internal controls across the finance function, including payroll, AP, and equity administration.

The ideal candidate has a CPA with 10+ years of experience in biotechnology or life sciences, public company exposure, NetSuite ERP expertise, and proven ability to scale systems while guiding a growing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA certification and 10+ years of experience in public accounting and biotechnology finance preferred.
• Public company/NAS experience with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, DEF 14A) expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including payroll, AP, cash, and equity administration.
• Deliver timely U.S. GAAP-compliant financial reporting through close processes.
• Lead technical accounting for leases, stock-based compensation, and BD agreements; ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

SEC reporting tools

Job description

City Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure timely U.S. GAAP reporting, and strengthen internal controls across the finance function, including payroll, AP, and equity administration.

The ideal candidate has a CPA with 10+ years of experience in biotechnology or life sciences, public company exposure, NetSuite ERP expertise, and proven ability to scale systems while guiding a growing accounting team.