Reporting to the CEO, the Financial Controller will be primarily responsible for managing financial and accounting operations (Billing, AR, AP, and Treasury) and producing timely and accurate financial information and reports for the Executive Team to aid in their decision-making process. This individual will also be responsible for leading the annual budget and ad hoc financial analysis. Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to quickly adapt, problem solve, and determine solutions are essential in supporting the rapid growth of Bioactive Services LLC.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of the financial books and records of the company in accordance with GAAP. Responsible for maintaining accounting procedures and internal control efforts.
- Drive the monthly close with adherence to a close calendar. Identify any areas of concern in financials for investigation and resolve issues with the Finance and Accounting team.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package to senior management including key insights and drivers of variance to budget.
- Provide leadership to the Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable team members with a focus on improving and optimizing the department's systems, processes, and reporting.
- Lead the annual budget process and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Lead continuous process improvements including automation and optimization of the finance and accounting systems.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and related schedules for lender reporting including the compilation and organization of supporting documentation.
- Ensure appropriate metrics are in place to manage business risks and improve decision making; ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment.
- Implement new processes as the Company continues its rapid growth trajectory.
- Oversee the internal audit and external audit processes, including quarterly reviews and the year-end audit. Coordinate and ensure compliance with the external auditors.
- Oversight of tax preparation and domestic filings, and adherence to sales tax and use tax rules.
Requirements
- High integrity and a passion for the company’s mission.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA is preferable. Master’s degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of total accounting experience including at least 4 years as a controller or assistant controller.
- 4+ years of cumulative experience with full-cycle GAAP accounting and direct responsibility for managing the monthly close and preparing financial reports. Experience in VC/PE backed companies preferred.
- Expert in QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online.
- Experience leading or being a material participant in the annual budgeting process.
- Structured thinker: Comfort with numbers, details, and ambiguity.
- Collaborative working style and ability to work cross-functionally internally and externally.
- Strong technical accounting skills and ability to quickly adapt, problem solve, and determine solutions to complex accounting and operational challenges.
- Strong business acumen; depth of knowledge in GAAP, standard accounting policies, and controls.
- Experience in leading and developing an accounting team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience building and improving internal controls, policies, and processes.
- Ability to understand and monitor compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASC 606) and implement required changes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; creating an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.
- Ability to translate business needs into accounting priorities.
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