Controller

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, NY

Responsibilities

• 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