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About the role
We are hiring a Director-level Controller to lead and strengthen Ossium’s accounting function as we scale. Reporting to our VP, Finance, you’ll lead a small team to start and own our accounting function so that our financial reporting keeps pace with our operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in public accounting and 3+ years in a Controller/Assistant Controller role
- 3+ years of direct people management, hiring, coaching, and developing staff
- Proven track record of owning the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, including preparing financial statements and flux/variance analyses
- Experience leading financial statement audits end to end, preparing audit schedules, managing PBC requests, and serving as the primary point of contact
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, the ability to research accounting issues and prepare technical memos
- Experience with inventory and cost accounting
More about this role
Ossium’s mission is to improve the health, vitality, and longevity of human beings through bioengineering. We develop, manufacture, and bank cell therapy products that apply the power of stem cell science to revolutionize treatment for patients with blood, immune, and orthopedic diseases. At Ossium, we empower our employees, maintain the highest standards of operational excellence, and are a force for good.
We are hiring a Director-level Controller to lead and strengthen Ossium’s accounting function as we scale. Reporting to our VP, Finance, you’ll lead a small team to start and own our accounting function so that our financial reporting keeps pace with our operations.
This role centers on raising the quality, speed, and reliability of our accounting operations. Responsibilities include leading the month-end close and preparing monthly flux analyses. You'll drive the annual financial statement audit under AICPA standards, managing the auditor relationship and working closely with our technical accounting team on complex areas such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and new transactions. The role also involves strengthening our internal control environment, refining...
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