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We are looking for a Corporate Controller with commercial Biotech experience to lead a broad range of finance and accounting activities for a growing organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will oversee financial reporting, compliance, planning, and operational finance while partnering closely with senior leadership on business performance and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to strengthen processes, reporting, and controls in a dynamic environment.
Job Responsibility
Direct day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including ledger management, invoicing and collections, payables, payroll coordination, period-end close, and timely financial statement preparation
Guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities to support planning, resource allocation, and informed decision-making across the business
Serve as the lead on complex accounting topics such as revenue treatment, lease accounting, equity-related compensation, and other non-routine transactions
Collaborate with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver financial insights, improve operating performance, and support materials for leadership and Board discussions
Strengthen the finance organization by enhancing workflows, expanding automation, defining meaningful performance metrics, and establishing scalable policies and standard procedures
Oversee liquidity planning, treasury activity, banking partnerships, tax matters, external audits, and adherence to applicable financial regulations and internal control standards
Support financing efforts, capital strategy, procurement coordination, contract review, and other finance-related business matters as needed
Recruit, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture centered on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and finance, ideally within high-growth or life sciences organizations
Strong command of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial reporting, audit support, internal controls, treasury, tax, and multi-entity operations
Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and broader FP&A activities
Experience helping organizations scale finance capabilities, including support for financing events, acquisitions, or other major growth initiatives
Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with ERP platforms, with NetSuite experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and present financial information clearly to Board-level audiences