Assistant Controller/Controller
$130,000–$200,000 year
On-site · Irvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead and own Forma Life Sciences’ finance and accounting function as Assistant Controller or Controller. Drive financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Build and mentor the accounting team, partner with the President, executive leadership, Board, and external partners, and provide decision-support with accurate financial insights. Lead scalable processes, improve internal controls, and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Project Management to support growth and strategic decisions. Oversight of AP/AR/cash application and billing operations; manage external auditors and tax advisors; support investor/shareholder requests; and maintain confidentiality of financial information. The role offers breadth across the full finance function with exposure to senior leadership and potential future CFO-path opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience for Assistant Controller level, or 8+ years for Controller level
- Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting/forecasting, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, variance analysis, and internal controls
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, financial schedules, and management reporting packages
- Experience with cost accounting, revenue recognition, lease accounting, inventory/manufacturing accounting, or pass-through billing
- Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional finance priorities
- Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite or equivalent)
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate with executives and cross-functional partners
- CPA/CMA/MBA not required but a plus
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