Controller / Director of Corporate Accounting

Noema Pharma•Watertown, SD

About The Position

Noema Pharma is a biotech company developing groundbreaking therapies to address the most disabling symptoms in orphan conditions of the brain and nervous system. Noema’s research and development is focused on understanding and meeting patient needs using our novel therapies. The Controller / Director of Corporate Accounting will strengthen the growing finance team with their hands-on mentality and help successfully drive the company through the upcoming IPO process. This person will lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit readiness, and technical accounting in a growth-stage biotechnology environment.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
Biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry experience required.
Prior experience supporting or leading a company through an IPO required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
Experience building or scaling accounting processes, systems, and controls in a high-growth environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions and with senior leadership.
Legally able to work in the US (US citizen or US work permit).

Nice To Haves

IFRS-to-GAAP experience is a plus.
Big 4 or public accounting background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and other core accounting operations.
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Support accounting considerations related to IFRS-to-GAAP conversion or similar reporting framework matters, as needed.
Manage the audit process and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other finance partners.
Build, document, and improve accounting policies, close procedures, and internal controls to support a scalable and audit-ready environment.
Support IPO readiness and related public-company accounting and reporting requirements.
Partner cross-functionally with all departments and executive leadership on accounting and finance matters.
Oversee technical accounting matters, including areas such as equity compensation, lease accounting, research and development accruals, pensions, and other complex transactions.
Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while remaining engaged in day-to-day execution.