Controller

BPG Bio, Inc•Waltham, MA

About The Position

The Corporate Controller will be a key member of the finance leadership team, this role will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing accounting function, ensuring robust financial reporting, and developing scalable systems and controls in preparation for commercial launch and beyond. In addition to overseeing all aspects of accounting and compliance, the Controller will play a critical role in preparing the company for a potential IPO, strategic transaction, or exit, ensuring that financial processes, controls, and reporting are designed to meet the highest standards of transparency, accuracy, and readiness.

Requirements

CPA required; Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred.
12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including prior Controller or VP-level responsibility.
Deep expertise in US GAAP; knowledge of IFRS a plus.
Experience in a private equity–backed, high-growth, or life sciences/biotech environment strongly preferred.
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing accounting teams.
Strong understanding of commercial revenue models, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold in a /biotech environment.
Experience with financial systems implementations and process transformation in a scaling organization.
Netsuite highly preferred
Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the global accounting function, including general ledger, consolidations, revenue recognition, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and technical accounting.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with US GAAP and industry best practices.
Partner with the CFO and FP&A leadership to support financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Implement scalable systems and processes to support the transition from R&D-stage operations to full commercial operations.
Ensure audit readiness and manage external audit relationships, including coordination with external auditors and tax advisors.
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including revenue recognition, equity/debt financing, business combinations, and stock compensation.
Lead readiness initiatives for a future IPO, strategic transaction, or exit event, including SOX framework development, SEC/public company reporting standards, and due diligence support.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the board of directors, and private equity sponsors on accounting, compliance, and financial control matters.
Management of accounting personnel
Other duties, as assigned.