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Controller – Leading, Innovative Company

Controller – Leading, Innovative Company
Birmingham, Alabama
$125,000 – $150,000 + bonus


About the Company
Our client is a forward-thinking, profitable, and rapidly growing healthcare organization dedicated to transforming patient outcomes through innovation. With a strong financial foundation and a collaborative leadership team, the company fosters an environment that values agility, integrity, and continuous improvement. They offer flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to work remotely as needed.

About the Role
The company is seeking an experienced Controller to join its dynamic Finance organization. This is a high-impact role responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, leading key finance functions, and partnering closely with the VP of Finance on strategy, reporting, and ongoing scalability as the business grows.

You will directly manage the Accounting, AP, and Payroll teams while ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of all financial processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor the Accounting, AP, and Payroll teams, ensuring high performance and operational excellence
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Manage financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls
  • Partner with the VP of Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
  • Own NetSuite administration and system optimization for finance workflows
  • Support audits and external reporting requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation, and scalability across finance operations

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in private accounting or 5+ years in public accounting
  • Prior management/leadership experience required
  • Background in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences strongly preferred
  • Strong proficiency with NetSuite
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial operations
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Proactive, dependable, and comfortable in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Why Join?
  • Highly profitable, mission-driven biotech company
  • Strategic role with visibility to executive leadership
  • Opportunity to shape a growing finance organization
  • Flexibility, autonomy, and remote work options
  • Competitive compensation and benefits


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