Gorman Strategies, Inc. Controller Remote · Full time

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CFGO offers all the essential finance and accounting services needed for emerging companies that need a single, trusted resource for everything from CFO services to budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and audit preparation. By partnering with our team, clients have the peace of mind of having all financial back-office needs running seamlessly in the background. We are centered around the idea of making life easier for serial entrepreneurs and CEO’s leading some of the most cutting-edge emerging companies within Life Sciences, MedTech and Healthcare. We are a world-class team of Life Science operators who provide clients with strategic and operational support through their growth and success while integrating with our clients’ team and culture. Headquartered in Massachusetts since 2019, we are a growing start up always looking to add great talent to our team as our client base continues to grow.

The Controller will be a visible, motivating leader, ensuring trustworthy and compliant financial statements. They will be responsible for all accounting and financial reporting activities including optimizing close, strengthening internal controls, driving procure-to-pay processes, and managing key relationships with clients, external accounting, tax, audit, and other service providers. We are looking for a leader with strong technical expertise and good judgment, sound analysis and decision making, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to effectively communicate. Success in the role means maturing the finance function from start-up to stand-out: preparing clients for being a publicly traded clinical stage company, while embodying integrity and serving as trusted partner to the C-Suite and executive teams.

This position is remote based with travel to the Boston area 4-6 times/year. Candidates within the local Boston / New England area will be prioritized. 

Responsibilities 

Own the P&L: 

• Responsible for close process and management reporting of results & operating metrics to key stakeholders. 
• Compare actuals to plans and be prepared to explain why. 

Own the Balance Sheet: 

• Manage cap table including employee equity processes.
• Oversee treasury and cash management functions. 
• Partner with the business on capital expenditures and management. 

High Integrity Reporting: 

• Be the single point of accountability for ensuring complete and accurate GAAP compliant financial statements. 
• Oversee & sign off on accounting technical memos & policies. 
• Coordinate all external audit, tax and financial reporting activity and manage relationships with external service providers. 

Functional Leadership: 

• Plan, direct and coordinate all operational accounting functions including procure to pay and payroll. 
• Develop / update policies and procedures across all Finance functions to ensure robust and effective internal controls. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvements which both ensure a strong internal control environment and drive efficiency and practical solutions. 
• Manage and plan for finance team growth to scale with client portfolio growth efficiently. 
• Manage external resources, vendors, systems, and service providers. 
• Provide feedback, identify areas of opportunity, responsible for hiring team members, year-end review discussions. 

Business Partnership: 

• Support executive teams in engaging the Board, including audit and compensation committees as appropriate, with trust and discretion. 
• Partner to manage business risk in areas such as insurance, cybersecurity, etc. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Leadership: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to drive business results. 
• Works with the highest level of integrity and honesty and can be trusted with confidential information while showcasing impeccable attention to detail. 
• Growth mindset, with a focus on continuous process improvement. 
• Highly organized, with strong time management and planning skills. 
• Driven and conscientious Finance professional, with strong business acumen. 

Skills & Experience  

Required 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related. 
• CPA or other relevant professional certification. 
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management and accounting. 
• Experience in some combination of: Biotechnology / life sciences, Startup environments, publicly traded companies (with responsibility for SEC reporting), Public accounting. 
• Deep domain expertise in GAAP, accounting policy, tax, audit, and financial regulations. 
• Advanced proficiency with financial software and systems, including Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and other relevant applications. 
• Demonstrated understanding of financial statements (as reported under GAAP), month-end close processes, internal control structures, audit cycle, and account reconciliations. 

Preferred 

• Master's degree preferred. 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

CFGO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

CFGO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know during the application or interview process.