Laxxon Medical, a leading pharmatechnology company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller with extensive experience to join our finance team. As a Controller, you will provide support in carrying out daily accounting tasks and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to the success of our organization in the dynamic field of pharmatechnology.Local preferred, but remote work is possible for the right candidate - NY, NYResponsibilities
- Preparation and review of financial statements and reports; familiarity with US GAAP & IFRS
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Create month-end and year-end reporting, including consolidation of US and Germany financials
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with month end closing
- Budgeting and forecasting activities
- Ad hoc financial analysis and projects as needed
- Experience w/both public and private companies
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, to meet Company's external reporting obligations and internal reporting requests.
- Design and manage the monthly closing process adequate to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
- Design, implement and maintain a system of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of Company assets and accurate financial statements.
- Plan and manage quarterly and yearly audit/tax processes including serving as principal contact with independent accountants.
- Responsible for the capitalization table & equity management.
- Provide accounting guidance with respect to business decisions - e.g., lease accounting, revenue recognition etc.
- Assist with the design of standard operating procedures and SOX processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of Company's tax filings for Federal, State, and Payroll tax obligations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- CPA/CMA preferred
- Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred
- 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance
- Experience with financial reporting at a publicly traded company.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to identify new GAAP matters and assess impact on the business (familiarity with IFRS is preferred but not required)
- Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to draft comprehensive financial statements, including footnotes.
- Demonstrated ability to organize an efficient and effective monthly closing process.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence people without directly reporting authority.
- Self-starter who understands the business and seeks to proactively bring accounting and financial expertise to business decisions.
- Effective communicator able to explain accounting implications of business decisions and who can provide insight to senior management about financial results.
- Team player able to garner the respect of direct reports, peers, and superiors throughout the organization.
- Proficient in using financial software and MS Excel - ERP systems (Sage, SAP, Netsuite, or Oracle), QBO, Carta, EquityEdge,
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Stock Option Plan