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Assistant Controller | Technology & Life Sciences | Boston

Daley and Associates
  • Cambridge, MA
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    Job Description

    Assistant Controller | Technology & Life Sciences | Boston 

    A high-growth, publicly traded technology company operating at the intersection of technology, data, and life sciences is seeking an  Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team.
    This is a newly created opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to take on significant ownership across financial reporting, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and technical accounting while partnering closely with senior finance leadership to build a scalable accounting organization.

    Compensation: $125,000-180,000 on a base + bonus & Equity 

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
    • Prepare and review quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
    • Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and U.S. GAAP financial reporting
    • Lead and support SOX compliance, internal controls, and control testing
    • Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes
    • Partner with external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits
    • Research and implement new accounting standards and address complex accounting matters
    • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP and payroll
    • Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and equity transactions
    • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Operations, Compliance, and Investor Relations
    • Support tax compliance, cash management, treasury reconciliations, and banking relationships
    • Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and other strategic finance initiatives
    • Exposure to digital asset accounting is a plus, but not required

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
    • Public accounting experience required; Big Four or large regional firm preferred
    • Experience with public company accounting, SEC reporting, and SOX/internal controls
    • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
    • Experience supporting 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings
    • CPA preferred
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
    • Advanced Excel and ERP experience

    For immediate consideration, qualified and interested candidates may reach out directly to Kelly Lucey at klucey@daleyaa.com 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCambridge, MA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size20 to 49 employees
    Year Founded2005
    Websitehttp://daleyaa.com/

    About Company

    Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.


    Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

    Skills

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    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
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    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
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    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
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    • Financial Strategyunmatched
    • Fixed Assetsunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Investor Relationsunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
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    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
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    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
    • SEC Filingsunmatched
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Technical Accountingunmatched
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