Executive Director, Accounting & Assistant Controller

MacroGenics•Rockville, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller serves as a senior finance leader, providing enterprise-wide leadership over accounting operations, financial close, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role is a key member of the Finance leadership team and acts as a strategic partner to the Vice President, Controller & Treasurer to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of the company’s financial operations. The Assistant Controller oversees multiple accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll, SEC reporting and SOX internal control design and implementation through direct oversight of senior managers and individual contributors. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting organizational growth and complexity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 15 years of accounting experience
Including at least 7 years of Big 4 experience
Public company supervisory experience focused on accounting operations, financial statement preparation, SEC reporting
Experience with SOX compliance
Experience in leading and managing staff, including staff development and performance evaluations
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated team player with the ability to proactively problem-solve, identify, advocate for, and execute improvements
Diligent, highly efficient and accurate, with extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills
Critical thinking self-starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups, etc.)
Management capabilities to successfully achieve results through leading a mix of direct report individual contributors, and direct report managers who supervise additional staff.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior leader within the Finance organization, supporting enterprise-wide financial strategy, governance, and execution.
Act as a trusted advisor to the Vice President, Controller & Treasurer on accounting operations, risks, controls, and process improvements.
Provide leadership oversight for multiple accounting functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
Direct and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial transaction processing and reporting across all assigned functions.
Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in coordination with other finance leaders.
Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Support external audits and internal reviews by providing oversight, documentation, and coordination across accounting teams.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance scalability.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement system enhancements, automation, and best practices.
Lead and/or support finance-related initiatives and special projects, including system implementations, process redesigns, and integration activities.
Lead, coach, and develop a team consisting of both people leaders and individual contributors.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support Finance and business objectives.