Director, Assistant Controller

Aktis Oncology Inc • Boston, MA

8d • $196,200 - $239,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aktis Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company developing targeted radiopharmaceuticals. The Assistant Controller will manage key accounting activities and the financial close process, lead process-improvement initiatives, and build collaborative relationships across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Controller, this person will serve as the primary accounting partner for Research and Development (R&D) teams, developing an in-depth understanding of their activities to support appropriate controls, accounting, and financial disclosure. The position is based in Boston and is described as on-site/hybrid, with one day a week at the corporate headquarters.

The role includes oversight of the general ledger and monthly close, support for internal controls and audit readiness, and development of scalable accounting policies, processes, and systems for potential future public-company reporting, including SOX preparedness. The Assistant Controller will also work closely with R&D and FP&A on financial information, expense accruals, and revenue recognition assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA license.
• 7–10 years of related experience.
• At least 3–5 years of experience with life science companies.
• Hands-on experience in both private- and public-company settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and SOX controls.
• Ability to initiate and implement process and procedure improvements.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability and willingness to supervise while also performing detailed work.
• Ability to attend to detail while understanding its relevance to the broader business.
• Demonstrated success collaborating within finance and cross-functionally, particularly with Research, CMC, and Clinical teams.
• Strong time-management skills, including scheduling, managing timelines, and prioritizing tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate and interact with all organizational levels and functions.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and experience with NetSuite and Prendio financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.
• Lead the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and financial reports.
• Support the development and implementation of internal controls and maintain evidence of control performance for compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist with developing scalable accounting policies, processes, and systems to support potential future public-company reporting, including SOX preparedness.
• Identify and implement technology-driven improvements to financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with R&D leaders to understand functional priorities, workstreams, contracts, and external relationships.
• Oversee process development and quarterly execution of critical R&D expense accrual and revenue recognition assessments.
• Partner with FP&A to support and guide R&D teams and ensure accurate and effective flow of financial information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director