Controller

Life Science Connect

$100K — $130K *
Erie, PA 16509In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA preferred
  • 10-15 years' experience; 5+ years as Controller
  • Strong GAAP knowledge
  • Team leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Own GAAP financial statements and reporting
  • Lead month-end and year-end close process
  • Oversee accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and revenue recognition
  • Manage audits and ensure compliance
  • Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and weekly cash balance reports
  • Lead and develop the accounting team
  • Drive automation and ERP improvements

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
  • 13 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while improving processes and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Own GAAP financial statements and reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end close process
- Oversee accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition)
- Manage audits and ensure compliance

Cash Management

-Monthly Bank Reconciliations
-Weekly Cash Balance Report
-Tie daily cash reports to SF
-Reconcile Petty Cash

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and develop accounting team
- Seamlessly integrate acquisition targets

Process Improvement & Systems

- Drive automation and ERP improvements

Business Partnership

- Support leadership with insights, budgeting, and forecasting

Required skills/experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 10-15 years' experience; 5+ years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environment
- ERP implementation or optimization experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Industry experience aligned with life sciences, media, or B2B services preferred

Compensation & Benefits
Life Science Connect offers a generous compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
• Medical / vision / prescription / dental coverage for you and your family
• 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
• 13 company-paid holidays

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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