Finance: Controller

Nanobiosym Controller Position

Nanobiosym is an innovative nanotechnology company in Cambridge, MA that is developing point-of-care diagnostics to address a broad range of diseases. Nanobiosym was founded by an MIT/Harvard alum to work at the interface of physics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. This hyper-growth company allows for unique career opportunities with strong long-term incentives. Nanobiosym is currently seeking rock-star candidates to play an integral supporting role in the company's scale-up. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide range of financial, administration, accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, vendor management and operational tasks. You are a hands-on, self-motivated, smart and emotionally intelligent individual who thrives in a dynamic workplace. You are highly organized, analytical, and possess strong business judgment and the communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people, both inside and outside of the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Direct and coordinate the accounting functions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Manage the preparation of financial statements
• Manage the implementation of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage the general ledger and payroll procedures
• Manage tax filings for all entities
• Fill in for the payroll and accounting staff as needed
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly/quarterly financial information
• Support budget and forecasting activities
• Respond to inquiries from the Executive Management team, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding in financial results, special reporting requests and the like
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Monitor and analyze accounting and finance department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Organize paper and electronic files and prepare for audits
• Manage data room content for investor relations including leasers, contacts and other material
• Review, comment and negotiate contracts such as legal engagements, employee contracts, new partner agreements
• Manage purchasing and identify potential savings
• Manage and negotiate new vendor contacts, purchasing thru bids/quotes and negotiate discounts with existing vendors
• Grow the business by making sure we are listed in contactor databases such as Massachusetts business, woman-owned and access your network to contribute your ideas for our sales and marketing efforts
• Manage grant compliance, insurance coverage and other business needs
• Manage IP relationships and/or bring patent filing in-house
• Help establish new relationships and build internal teams focused on customer services, sales and marketing, fulfillment
• Understand and manage health insurance billing
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Onboard new employees into our systems.
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Other projects/duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of finance, accounting, operations, office management and management experience
• Bachelor's Degree, Graduate degree preferred
• Expertise in GAAP, Sox, Audit and Tax preparation
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Experience in a startup environment is preferred
• Willingness to work hard and take direction and also anticipate problems and their solutions without explicit guidance
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to compose correspondence and content materials
• Responsive and proactive, with the ability to work well under tight deadlines and to respond to rapidly changing demands
• Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Account (CPA)
• Experience from one of the Big Four accounting firms
• You resonate with Nanobiosym's mission
• You are results and deadline driven, and work well under high-pressure situations
• You are comfortable with working long hours
• You are resourceful, flexible, tactful, and persistent
• You have positive energy, a sense of humor, and a can-do attitude
• You have a strong work ethic and love working in an entrepreneurial environment
• You have high ethical standards, are highly trustworthy and loyal
• You are comfortable dealing with and handling highly confidential information
• You are required to work onsite for this position

Job Types

• Contract
• Part-time
• Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location

In person