VP Finance – Life Sciences
GHJ
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own and prepare SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and other required public company disclosures
- Lead full-cycle accounting operations, including month-end and quarter-end close
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, SOX, and ASC 606
- Prepare and review technical accounting memos and support audits and external reporting requirements
- Manage and develop a small accounting team (1–2 direct reports)
- Oversee internal controls, compliance processes, and coordination with external auditors and advisors
- Maintain and improve accounting processes, policies, and documentation in a fast-paced environment
- Work closely with cross-functional leaders to support business initiatives and future growth
- Operate comfortably in the details while maintaining a strategic mindset
Requirements
- Public accounting experience required
- Demonstrated experience preparing and filing SEC reports (10-Ks, 10-Qs)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, and revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a public company
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics strongly preferred
- CPA designation preferred
- Proven ability to manage and mentor a small accounting team
- Exceptional attention to detail with a willingness to get into the weeds
- Self-starter who thrives in a hands-on, remote work environment
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- 3 weeks of PTO
- 100% remote work schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SEC filingsGAAPSOX complianceASC 606full-cycle accountingfinancial reportingtechnical accountinginternal controlsaccounting processesaudits
Soft Skills
leadershipattention to detailstrategic mindsetmentoringcross-functional collaborationself-starteradaptabilitycommunicationteam managementproblem-solving
Certifications
CPA