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If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape processes, build out teams, and have real influence on financial operations at scale, this might be the role for you.Position OverviewThe Director, Assistant Controller will support the Controller in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and internal policies. This role oversees core accounting operations, ensures a disciplined and efficient close process, and maintains a strong internal control environment.This leader will be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger, consolidations, intercompany, operating expenses, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, payroll, cost accounting, and technical accounting. The role also plays a key part in driving process improvement, scalability, and automation in support of a growing public company environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all accounting areasEnsure accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedulesOversee general ledger integrity, consolidations, and intercompany eliminationsMaintain and continuously improve the close calendar and overall close efficiencyPartner with SEC Reporting to support accurate and complete external filingsSupport implementation of technical accounting guidance and new accounting standardsOversee accounting across key areas including operating expenses, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, cash, payroll, and cost accountingReview complex transactions and key accounting estimatesEnsure strong balance sheet management and reconciliation practicesOversee payroll accounting, including compliance and audit readinessStrengthen and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX compliancePartner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and annual auditsEnsure appropriate documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and positionsIdentify control gaps and lead remediation effortsDrive process optimization, automation, and system improvementsPartner with IT and Finance on ERP enhancements and implementationsCollaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Compliance, and other teamsBuild scalable processes to support continued growth and complexityEstablish KPIs and metrics to track performance and efficiencyLead, develop, and grow accounting leaders and team membersSet clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fieldCPA required9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company experience3+ years of leadership experience managing managers and cross-functional teamsStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance in a public company environmentProven experience leading and improving the month-end close processStrong ERP systems experience; involvement in system implementations or upgrades preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelPreferred QualificationsExperience within life sciences, healthcare, diagnostics, or other regulated industriesExperience supporting a newly public or high-growth environmentStrong technical accounting expertiseWe are actively interview for this role. 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