Controller

About Cerus: Cerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of Concord, CA where you'll work twice a week in the office. Summary & Scope of Position: The Controller is the senior-most member of the accounting team and trusted partner for the CFO. Responsible for managing global corporate and operational accounting functions and related third parties, SEC financial reporting, internal controls. Primary Responsibilities:Strong leadership presence and drive for results in commercial, publicly traded, global organizationStrong knowledge of current and developing GAAP standardsDevelop and lead corporate accounting, operational accounting, technical accounting, payables, SEC reporting ('33 Securities Act and '34 Securities Exchange Act) and international accounting teamsLiaison with Legal, Sales, Operations (including Customer Care, Sales Ops, Supply Chain), ITManage external auditors, valuation experts, internal audit/SOX firms, and other third-party expertsOversee accounting functions and staff in overseas subsidiaries and joint venturesEnsure compliance with all relevant facets of Sarbanes-Oxley, including management of third-party internal controls testing firmOversee Government contract accounting and invoicing, including working with PMO office in-charge of Government projectsOversee the evolution of financial accounting and reporting systems required to maintain reporting requirementsPrepare materials and interact with Board of Directors' Audit CommitteePerform other related duties as required. Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:Bachelor's or Master's degree with CPA license and >12 years related experience requiredAt least 3-5 years with big four auditing firmExperience managing accounting functions in a dynamic, global, commercial, publicly traded company requiredStrong work ethic and willingness to coordinate with global teams, as neededExperience with accounting for companies with operational accounting (revenue recognition, inventory valuation, costing)Demonstrated knowledge of GAAPDemonstrated managerial capability in a growing and changing company; ability to initiate and make improvements to processes and proceduresDemonstrated drive for resultsLean six-sigma / kaizen experience a plusHands-on management - ability and desire to manage, as well as perform the detailed work personallyDemonstrated time management skills (schedules, timelines, task prioritization)Strong communication skills - written and verbal; ability to, coordinate and interact with, board level, executive management, middle management and personnel within other departmentsDemonstrated success in collaborating with other functional areas (e.g., research, clinical development, regulatory, sales ops)Working knowledge and experience with financial software required - Oracle preferredStrong analytical and organizational skillsStrong leadership, management and mentoring skill; team orientedDemonstrated accuracy and ability to focus on detail while understanding the relevance and application of that detail to the larger business at handFlexible, ability to adapt to changing priorities We understand that our people are essential to our success. This philosophy is revealed in our competitive benefits package, designed to improve employees' lives both on and off the job. Benefits plans: medical, dental, vision, domestic partner benefits, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), RSUs Work and family: EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $252,000-$298,000 annually. Base pay is one part of the total package to compensate and recognize employees for their work.