Controller and Sr. Controller

In this role, you’ll provide part-time Controller services to 4 to 6 clients simultaneously through a combination of remote work and on-site meetings in the Cambridge area and Boston suburbs.

You will become a key part-time member of each client’s fast-growing organization, where you will learn about and understand their business model, all while being the accounting expert and day-to-day point of contact that they will rely on. Clients will count on you to help develop financial controls and procedures, manage the accounting, finance and HR aspects of fast-growing companies, and supervise junior accounting staff as each company scales from seed stage through Series A and beyond.

Responsibilities:

​The candidate will be the day-to-day point of contact for several clients and responsibilities include:

  • Manage the monthly close and annual reporting process
  • Prepare investor and board related financial reports and decks
  • Produce budgets, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasts
  • Work with external Audit, Tax, and Valuation firms
  • Own and update the cap table
  • On board new employees and process payroll
  • Maintain census and employee records
  • Oversee the 401(k) plan, compliance, and reporting
  • Work with our benefits broker to setup and maintain health benefits
  • Maintain corporate insurance policies and other business administration responsibilities
  • Initially handle all A/P and vendor payments

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA or Master’s preferred
  • CPA required; Big 4 or top tier public accounting firm experience preferred
  • Controller role requires 6+ years experience, while Senior Controller requires 8+ years of progressive accounting experience required
  • Previous experience working in Life Science or Technology companies desired
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