Controller

Company: Civetta Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Location: US-MA-CambridgeID: 2# of Openings : 1Category: Accounting/FinanceAddress: 650 East Kendall Street

Overview

Deerfield Management is an investment management firm committed to improving healthcare through investment, information and philanthropy. We have just launched a new company called Civetta Therapeutics located in Cambridge, MA that was founded by William Sellers (Broad Institute and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) and Eric Fischer (Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School). We are looking to engage a high-quality team of researchers to advance new medicines through small molecule intervention targeting propeller domains with the goal of developing important therapeutics for cancer and other indications. If you are a talented life sciences professional that can bring significant energy, passion and talent to the team, we welcome the opportunity to consider you for a position in this exciting, new company.

The Controller will be responsible for performing and managing all aspects of financial operations for Civetta Therapeutics. These functions will include but not be limited to accounting, reporting, financial planning and analysis. This role will be highly visible within the organization and the position will initially report directly to the CEO. This individual will report operational results under US GAAP, and ensures internal control compliance, financial statement and tax compliance for Civetta.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management of accounting activities including transactions, policies, controls and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial records and reporting, in compliance with legal requirements and US GAAP standards.
• Develop and maintain project accounting process in order to allocate and report costs based on the company's scientific programs and/or platform.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Develop and orchestrate annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes and deliver variance analysis and other management reports.
• Present operating results to leadership team and the Board and provide recommendations to streamline operations.
• Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions on accounting treatment for complex issues.
• Responsible for timely month-end close process and preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Manage federal and state tax compliance including income, payroll and sales and use tax reporting and filings.
• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers covering accounting, tax, IT and procurement.
• Oversee the independent valuation and year-end independent financial statement audit
• Manage cash flow and provide periodic reporting as required to management and investors.
• Assist with maintenance of the Company's capitalization table and support all shareholder issues.
• Track all costs related to company's lease and invoice subtenant for respective share of pass-through costs.
• Serve as liaison to investors and respond to inquiries and information requests.
• Other projects and tasks, as assigned
  
  Qualifications
  
  Required Competencies
  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
  • Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment
  • Excellent business acumen that includes good financial skills, financial analysis, and budgeting skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills as an organization-wide strategic planner and in the successful implementation for those plans, both short and long term
  • Personal characteristics which include outstanding verbal and communication skills on an individual and group basis, excellent writing skills and a positive demeanor
  • High-energy professional with demonstrated self-confidence, high integrity, and sensitivity to others
  • Strong relationship building skills
    
    Key Qualifications
    
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA required.
    • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
    • Public accounting and pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience desired.
    • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, reporting and compliance.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels within and external to the organization.
    • High personal integrity and strong work ethic. Excellent writing/documentation skills.
    • Ability to operate with substantial latitude in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proven record of achieving on-time monthly deliverables in support of financial close.
    • Strong leadership & managerial abilities.
      
      Civetta Therapeutics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
      
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