Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the accounting staff, reporting directly to the ED, Controller.  This position manages a team of accounting consultants responsible for various accounting functions, and oversees quarterly and annual financial reporting, equity and tax accounting processes and procedures.  The ideal candidate has strong people leadership skills, a history of working collaboratively across functions, and possesses high technical accounting acumen.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring processes and controls are completed timely and effectively in reporting the Company’s financial position and cash flows 

• Manage equity accounting for stock-based compensation expense, and equity account reconciliation for the company’s equity incentive plan 

• Collaborate with Controller on treasury functions, including bank and treasury systems, policies, authorization levels, and necessary reporting requirements to third parties 

• Coordinate with outsourced tax provider for accurate tax accounting, quarterly and annual tax projections, and filings 

• Identify and analyze the impact of new or proposed GAAP accounting regulations, pronouncements, and other technical matters related to reporting (e.g., FASB or SEC rulings) 

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with other teams in the organization to understand the business and apply that knowledge to the financial statements and reporting 

• Work with financial statement auditors to complete quarterly reviews (as applicable) and annual audits 

• Month end and quarter end duties include review of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management of intercompany accounts 

• Assist in management of key system implementations and process improvements 

• Participate in support activities to executive management, including preparation of financial data used in quarterly budget versus actual analyses and the annual budgeting process, presentation of company operating results, materials used in quarterly presentations to the board of directors, and investor analyses 

• This position is responsible for supervising 2-4 full-time accounting consultants. Supervisor responsibilities will be adjusted as the company grows. 

• Other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements  

• Demonstrated strong technical accounting skills 

• Experience with clinical and R&D accruals, accounting for stock-based compensation expense, financial statement preparation, and in-depth cash flow experience 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating to all levels in 1:1, informational, and presentation settings 

• Proficient use of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Box, DocuSign, NetSuite 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education and Professional Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required; Master’s desired 

• CPA required 

• Minimum of 12 years’ total experience, including at least 3 years in a public accounting firm (preferably Big 4) and 1 year of management experience  

• Experience working in biotech is desired  

Salary Range  

The hiring salary range for candidates residing in California for this position is $176,000 to $220,000 annually  This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation geographic location, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock option plan.  

*Please note the preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Star Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  Star is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status.