Assistant Corporate Controller

Job Description

HPR partnered with a growing biotech company in NYC to recruit for an Assistant Controller position. This hands-on role encompasses all operational accounting tasks and the management of month-end close processes. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities:

Manages daily accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.

Oversees the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices and T&E reports are processed promptly.

Directs the Accounts Receivable function to maintain an accurate aging schedule and ensure invoices are marked as paid.

Manages the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for a global set of books.

Prepares consolidated financial statements and manages intercompany transactions, ensuring all activities reconcile.

Coordinates with external auditors and the internal Finance team for quarterly audits, ensuring timely submission of audit requests.

Conducts quarterly fluctuation analysis for the balance sheet and income statement.

Supports the external reporting team in preparing SEC filings like 10-Q and 10-K, and ensures accurate financial reporting in quarterly SEC reports.

Manages and maintains the companys financial systems, ensuring they interface correctly and meet company standards.

Assists in reviewing and maintaining SOX narratives with the external reporting team to ensure compliance with internal controls.

Provides training to accounting staff on finance systems and updates processes as needed.

Continuously assesses and improves financial processes, identifying areas for improvement.

Supports management with various requests and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance processes as the company scales.

Participates in ad-hoc projects and fulfills additional requests as needed.