Assistant Controller / Senior Accounting Manager

Sayva Solutions

$140K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Big 4 accounting experience
  • 3+ years of experience in biotech, life sciences, or medtech
  • Strong general ledger (GL) accounting and accruals expertise
  • Experience in a startup or small company preferred
  • CPA certification is a plus
  • Previous people management experience is advantageous
  • Familiarity with NetSuite and Bill.com is helpful

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the San Diego general ledger team
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Own key GL areas, including accruals and clinical/R&D accounting
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls
  • Partner cross-functionally with R&D, clinical, HR, and other teams
  • Mentor and develop a growing accounting team

Benefits

  • High-impact opportunity with visibility and ownership
  • Chance to build and shape a finance team
  • Fast-paced, mission-driven work environment
  • Onsite position promotes collaboration
  • Opportunity for equity participation in the company
Full Job Description
About The Role
A high-growth medtech/neurotechnology company is building out its San Diego finance and accounting function and is seeking an accounting leader to help establish and manage the local GL team.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants visibility, ownership, and the chance to build within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Role: Assistant Controller / Senior Accounting Manager
Location: Sorrento Valley, San Diego
Schedule: 5 days/week onsite
Compensation: $140K-$160K base + equity, pending experience

What you`ll own:
• Lead and manage the San Diego GL team
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Own key GL areas, including accruals and clinical/R&D-related accounting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, clinical, HR, and other teams
• Help mentor and build out a growing accounting team

Ideal background:
• 3+ years of Big 4 experience
• 3+ years of biotech, life sciences, or medtech industry experience
• Strong GL accounting and accruals experience
• Experience in a startup or smaller-company environment preferred
• CPA preferred
• Prior people management experience a plus
• NetSuite and Bill.com experience helpful

This is best suited for a career-motivated accounting professional who is comfortable in a startup environment, enjoys building processes and teams, and wants to be close to the business in a role with real impact.
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