We are looking for an experienced Controller from the biotech industry to support the accounting team and strengthen financial oversight for a long-term contract opportunity that can be fully remote, with some travel required to Seattle. This role will lead critical close activities, maintain accuracy across the general ledger, and help deliver reliable financial reporting in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong audit support experience, and the ability to work effectively across compliance, reporting, and integration-related priorities. Responsibilities:• Direct month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate, complete, and well supported.• Oversee general ledger operations by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and account activity to maintain strong accounting integrity.• Prepare and analyze financial statements and related reporting packages for leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.• Coordinate audit support by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping facilitate efficient financial statement audit processes.• Support compliance efforts related to SOX controls, DCAA requirements, and other reporting standards affecting the organization.• Manage reporting deliverables tied to SEC requirements and assist with the preparation of disclosures and supporting schedules.• Partner with cross-functional teams on merger and acquisition activities, including accounting assessments, integration support, and financial impacts.• Contribute to model validation, validation testing, and review processes to improve confidence in financial and operational analyses.• Utilize systems such as NetSuite and Coupa to monitor transactions, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support day-to-day accounting workflows.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial responsibility interim controllership.• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting within complex business environments.• Hands-on experience supporting financial statement audits and working directly with external or internal auditors.• Strong knowledge of DCAA, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance requirements.• Proficiency with NetSuite, Coupa, and other financial systems used for accounting and reporting operations.• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including merger integration and related accounting considerations.• Familiarity with model validation, validation models, and validation testing in a finance or reporting context.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent credential is preferred.

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Seattle, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
90.25 - 104.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller from the biotech industry to support the accounting team and strengthen financial oversight for a long-term contract opportunity that can be fully remote, with some travel required to Seattle. This role will lead critical close activities, maintain accuracy across the general ledger, and help deliver reliable financial reporting in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong audit support experience, and the ability to work effectively across compliance, reporting, and integration-related priorities. Responsibilities:• Direct month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate, complete, and well supported.• Oversee general ledger operations by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and account activity to maintain strong accounting integrity.• Prepare and analyze financial statements and related reporting packages for leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.• Coordinate audit support by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping facilitate efficient financial statement audit processes.• Support compliance efforts related to SOX controls, DCAA requirements, and other reporting standards affecting the organization.• Manage reporting deliverables tied to SEC requirements and assist with the preparation of disclosures and supporting schedules.• Partner with cross-functional teams on merger and acquisition activities, including accounting assessments, integration support, and financial impacts.• Contribute to model validation, validation testing, and review processes to improve confidence in financial and operational analyses.• Utilize systems such as NetSuite and Coupa to monitor transactions, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support day-to-day accounting workflows.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

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