Assistant Controller

TransMedics Group • Andover, MA

111d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director/Senior Director, Assistant Controller will lead core accounting operations and be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of TransMedics' financial reporting. This highly visible role will oversee the global accounting close process, intercompany consolidations, transfer pricing, foreign currency accounting, and the continued evolution of a strong internal control environment. The successful candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, operational excellence, and the leadership skills to scale finance operations in a fast-growing global company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required); CPA (required); MBA (preferred)
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles in a multi-national, public company setting.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency.
• Strong experience in transfer pricing and working with global accounting teams.
• Understanding of SOX and internal control environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale accounting operations in a high-growth, complex environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and ability to reconcile with US GAAP.
• Familiarity with lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and other complex accounting topics a plus.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-border teams or building new regional finance functions.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading system upgrades or finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth company with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting activities, with oversight of and responsibility for all aspects of the general ledger management, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual global close process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely reporting; coordinate with the accounting team and other stakeholders to deliver timely financial statements for SEC reporting.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP; ensure consistency across entities and systems.
• Maintain and evolve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support SOX compliance.
• Manage global consolidation processes, including intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Review accounting for foreign currency transactions and translation adjustments across multi-entity operations.
• Supervise the accounting for and reconciliation of prepaid accounts, fixed asset and related accounts, and other transactional accounting.
• Collaborate with FP&A and international teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize processes.
• Partner with Tax and FP&A teams to implement and maintain compliant transfer pricing policies.
• Support hedging strategies and remeasurement activities in collaboration with Treasury.
• Lead initiatives to enhance automation, streamline processes, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Drive finance system enhancements in coordination with IT and cross-functional teams.
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Serve as a key liaison to external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with other Finance leaders to ensure finance alignment and support strategic goals.
• Prepare presentations and reporting for executive management and the Audit Committee, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees