Remote Assistant Controller

Fully Remote, bonus and stock, fully paid for benefits, path to VP This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sheldon Collins Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a small public bio tech company. Why join us? Fully remote Excellent benefits Bonus and equity Career growth Job Details The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the finance team responsible for managing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting. This role will oversee the monthly close process, ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP standards, and support financial planning as we scale for commercialization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in a public company environment, and a collaborative mindset suited for a fast-paced biotech setting. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the general ledger, monthly close process, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Manage and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures Lead preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) in collaboration with external auditors and legal counsel Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities Partner cross-functionally with clinical, R&D, and operations teams to align financial reporting with program needs Manage accounts payable, payroll, equity administration, and fixed asset accounting Oversee external audit processes and ensure compliance with SOX readiness as needed Identify opportunities to streamline systems and improve the efficiency of the finance function Mentor and develop a growing accounting team Qualifications: CPA required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's or MBA a plus) Minimum 10+ years of experience, with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and industry, ideally within life sciences, biotech, or pharma Experience with SEC reporting and public company compliance Strong understanding of technical accounting issues, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, R&D accruals, and lease accounting Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment with limited infrastructure Proficiency with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or other accounting systems; experience implementing new systems is a plus Excellent communication and organizational skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Created: 2025-09-26