Interim Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller - Virtual Company
Newark, CA 94134
About the Job
Interim Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller
Our client, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an Interim Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to join their dynamic team. As a key player in the finance department, you’ll contribute to critical financial processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is a hybrid role and requires 2 days in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage month-end close processes
- Develop, document, and implement financial accounting policies and procedures
- Schedule and maintain month-end close calendars
- Oversee international accounting team interactions and compliance with US GAAP
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors during audits
- Review profit and loss (P&L) statements for appropriate classification
- Manage and review monthly time reporting for project cost tracking
- Act as a liaison between Accounting and other cross-functional teams
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as needed
- Lead and develop the accounting team
- Support VP, Financial Reporting with external reporting and equity accounting
- Participate in special projects assigned by Corporate Controller and CFO
Requirements:
- Experience managing a GL accounting team
- Public company experience
- Biotech experience or clinical trial accounting background
- Familiarity with Netsuite (nice to have)
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $100 - $120 per hour.
If you’re ready to make an impact in the biopharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply!
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.