Assistant Controller

Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy•San Francisco, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Controller, you will be a key driver of financial integrity within our high-impact mission to cure cancer. You will assist with ownership of the general ledger, lead reconciliation processes, and serve as a power user for NetSuite. Reporting to the Controller, you will be accountable for every dollar—from philanthropic gifts to venture investments—is accounted. The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller, and assists in the management of outsourced accounting staff. FLSA Status: Exempt

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license is highly recommended.
Knowledge of NetSuite or similar accounting system in a corporate or nonprofit environment.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role, preferably with exposure to life sciences, biotech, or large-scale nonprofits.
NetSuite experience preferred – experience working with large ERP system required, advanced Excel skills are required.
Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
Willingness to work on all ranges of tasks, from data entry into the accounting system to high level projects with management
Must be authorized to work in the United States; we do not sponsor work visas

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ASC606 is preferred.
Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, statement of activities, and statement of functional expenses. This includes variance analysis and ad hoc management reporting.
Lead and own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures. Ensure strict compliance with US GAAP and IRS 501(c)(3) standards for nonprofit reporting. Knowledge of ASC606 is preferred.
Manage relationships with external auditors, lead the preparation of all audit documentation, coordinate annual audits, and ensure timely and accurate tax filings.
Oversee and approve weekly accounts payable runs, establish AP policies, and ensure timely vendor payments.
Direct invoice preparation and actively manage receivable accounts, implementing collection strategies to optimize cash flow.
Direct bi-monthly payroll processing, reconciliation, and approval. Own reconciliation of payroll taxes, 403b, and benefits, ensuring full compliance.
Responsible for all bank accounts, remaining balance sheet account reconciliations, as well as tie out to payroll register, benefits, Salesforce for donations, and any other reconciliation to ensure financial integrity.
Lead investment monitoring, oversee metrics and collection of quarterly data. Prepare and present the annual external investment review memo to leadership.
Responsible for documenting key controls, desktop procedures, and key technical accounting memos.