Controller at Hire Point Recruiting Controller at Hire Point Recruiting in West New York, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Controller Position Overview Our client, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting the organization as it continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with

U.S. GAAP

Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors Oversee technical accounting matters and research complex or non-routine transactions as needed Partner with FP&A and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and financial analysis Provide financial insights and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors Support accounting for research and development activities, clinical programs, licensing arrangements, grants, and other biotech-specific transactions as applicable Ensure appropriate accounting and controls surrounding inventory, manufacturing, and cost accounting, where applicable Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities as the organization grows Support financing activities, due diligence, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives as needed Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and financial reporting requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA strongly preferred Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a leadership capacity Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and external audits Public accounting experience is a plus Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing organization Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across functions and levels of the organization Preferred Experience SEC reporting and SOX experience for public-company environments Experience supporting IPO readiness or other capital markets activities collaboration agreements, licensing arrangements, and milestone payments Experience building or scaling accounting teams, systems, and processes