Controller (Biotech Experience Required)
Scorpion Therapeutics
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Posted:
August 1, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced hands-on Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting or business administration, with at least 10 years of experience in a pharma or biotech company. They will be responsible for overseeing the finance and accounting functions of the rapidly growing company, including recording transactions, preparing financial statements, managing internal controls, and coordinating audit processes. The Controller will also provide accounting guidance and ensure timely completion of tax filings. This role requires someone who is comfortable working in a startup environment and is willing to collaborate with various departments within the company.
Responsibilities
- Record transactions and post them to various accounts.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Design and manage the monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
- Design, implement, and maintain a system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial statements.
- Plan and manage quarterly and yearly audit/tax processes, including serving as the principal contact with independent accountants.
- Responsible for the capitalization table and equity management.
- Provide accounting guidance with respect to business decisions, such as lease accounting and revenue recognition.
- Assist with the design of standard operating procedures and SOX processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of the company's tax filings for Federal, State, and Payroll tax obligations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a pharma or biotech company
- Preference given to candidates with Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
- Flexible work schedule
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to identify new GAAP matters
- Comprehensive financial statement drafting skills
- Efficient and effective monthly closing process
- Ability to motivate and influence people without direct reporting authority
- Opportunity to provide accounting and financial expertise to business decisions
- Effective communication skills to explain accounting implications of business decisions
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive working environment
- Equal opportunity employer
- Opportunity to request reasonable accommodation for vaccination requirements