Controller – Biotech

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a growing biotechnology organization in New York City. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s core accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and close processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge along with experience working in the biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or related industry. This individual should be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and balancing strategic financial responsibilities with hands-on accounting execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash-related accounting activities.
• Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and financial analysis.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial reporting and business planning.
• Oversee accounting for operating expenses, vendors, contracts, and other business activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and controls.
• Support the continued development and scalability of the finance and accounting function as the organization grows.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong progressive accounting experience, including experience

$200,000-$285,000 base