Controller

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (Hybrid)

Step Into Your First Controller Role at a Public Medical Technology Company on the Verge of Commercialization

A publicly traded, clinical-stage medical technology company is seeking a Controller to join its executive finance team during one of the most exciting periods in the company's history.

Following highly encouraging regulatory milestones, the company is rapidly approaching commercialization and expects to bring its first product to market within the next 12 months. This creates a unique opportunity for an ambitious accounting leader to help build the financial infrastructure that will support the organization's next phase of growth.

Reporting directly to an exceptional CFO, this role is ideal for a Senior Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller from a public company who is ready to take the next step into a Controller position.

The Opportunity

This highly visible leadership role offers broad exposure across accounting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, financial planning, and executive leadership. While the accounting organization is intentionally lean today, the Controller will play a significant role in building the team, processes, and controls as the company transitions into a commercial enterprise.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, work alongside an outstanding executive team, and grow with an emerging public company, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and cash accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and support the continued growth of the accounting team.
• Maintain strong accounting processes and internal controls.

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Manage disclosure schedules and supporting documentation.
• Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and related reporting.
• Coordinate external audit activities and support technical accounting initiatives.

Financial Planning & Treasury

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and management reporting.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Partner with the CFO on financial modeling and strategic analyses.

Build for Growth

• Help design scalable accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in finance systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in building the accounting organization as the company grows following commercialization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public company accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading SEC reporting, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Strong experience with stock-based compensation accounting.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• CPA designation.
• Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting Manager ready to step into a Controller role.
• Experience in medical device, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated industry.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A.
• Experience supporting external audits and SOX compliance.