VP Corporate Controller – Biotech Finance Leader for Launch

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.; Hampton (NJ); On-site; USD 269,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations across corporate, R&D and commercial accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role requires extensive public-company and biopharmaceutical experience, including revenue recognition, gross-to-net, inventory, and complex transactions, with a focus on scaling for commercialization and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required.
• 15+ years accounting/finance experience.
• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• Pharma/biotech or life sciences industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Accounting & Financial Close, ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal control environment.
• Drive systems transformation and scalable finance infrastructure for growth.
• Support commercial and development stage accounting, including revenue, inventory and cost accounting.

Skills

Leadership

SOX 404

SEC reporting

Biopharma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Revenue management systems

Cost accounting systems

Job description

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations across corporate, R&D and commercial accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role requires extensive public-company and biopharmaceutical experience, including revenue recognition, gross-to-net, inventory, and complex transactions, with a focus on scaling for commercialization and growth.