CPA / Finance Controller (Part-Time)
MATTER
Chicago, illinois
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
MATTER’s mission is to accelerate the pace of change of healthcare.
We believe that collaboration between entrepreneurs and industry leaders is the fastest, most effective way to accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. MATTER is organized as a not-for-profit company and was built to be a neutral platform where entrepreneurs can come together with industry leaders, scientists and clinicians from across the globe to collaborate on developing next-generation healthcare and life sciences technologies.
Commitment to Diversity
MATTER welcomes and actively encourages individuals of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for our team and our community.
About the Role
We are seeking a part-time CPA controller to help manage our internal financials and assist with our month-end close process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and an expert in US GAAP rules. This role will require meticulous attention to detail, strong communications skills, and have experience managing third-party bookkeepers.
The person in this role will:
- Work with bookkeeper to accurately perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and management analysis as needed
- Suggest and assist with Quickbooks Online (QBO) improvements and internal financial controls improvements as needed
- Support annual audit and tax filings as needed
Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Strong knowledge of US accounting principles and standards
- Proficient in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and MS Excel/Google Sheets
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
This is a part-time role that we estimate may be approximately 20 hours of work per month to start, and then we expect it may become 10 hours per month after going through a few cycles of month-end. The duration of this engagement is expected to be ongoing and we hope this can become a long-term partnership. If you meet these requirements and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you!
About MATTER
At MATTER, we believe collaboration is the best way to improve healthcare. The MATTER collaborative includes more than 1,000 current and alumni startups from around the world, working together with dozens of hospitals and health systems, universities and industry-leading companies to build the future of healthcare. Together we are accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives. For more information, visit matter.health and follow @MATTERhealth.