Financial Controller - Cambridge, United States - HiFiBio Therapeutics

    HiFiBio Therapeutics
    HiFiBio Therapeutics Cambridge, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    About the Company:
    HiFiBiO Therapeutics is a clinical-stage global biotech driving a robust clinical pipeline of transformative immunotherapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases. HiFiBiO achieves an unprecedented understanding of immune modulation in human diseases by pioneering a unique high-resolution translational platform, Drug Intelligence Science (DIS), which combines unique single-cell capabilities with AI/ML approaches. Using patient samples, DIS enables the discovery of novel targets, effective antibody drugs, and predictive biomarkers to enhance the probability of success for immunotherapies. HiFiBiO has established partnerships with major multinational pharmaceutical and biotech companies and has been recognized as one of the 2023 Fierce 15 biotech companies.

    Job Description
    We are searching for a seasoned and highly effective Financial Controller to join our dynamic team. This role will report directly to the VP Finance and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations.

    Responsibilities:
    • Oversee the US, France, and China accounting teams, including their training, and supervision.
    • Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial controls and reporting systems to ensure IPO readiness.
    • Actively drive efficiency through automation and streamlining accounting processes.
    • Prepare and ensure the accuracy of financial statements (US GAAP & IFRS consolidated) including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
    • Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and tax regulations.
    • Participate in budgeting and forecasting, propose cost optimization strategies and monitor variances.
    • manage payroll in conjunction with the provider.
    • Support the HR team with benefit enrollment and reconciliations.
    • Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process.
    • Build strong internal and external partnerships for collaboration and effectiveness.
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
    • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a controller role preferably in the Biotech industry.
    • Big 4 background preferred.
    • Strong understanding of US (GAAP) and financial reporting standards, exposure to IFRS preferred.
    • Proven experience in managing accountants and experience with payroll and benefit desired.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Experience implementing/maintaining accounting systems and developing reporting and analytics capabilities.
    • Proficient in accounting software and experience, with NetSuite preferred.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
    • Can work at the office for a minimum of four days per week.
    Benefits We Offer:
    HiFiBiO is committed to the health and well-being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base.
    • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (80% covered & 20% self-pay)
    • Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (100% covered)
    • HSA & FSA Spending Accounts
    • Dependent Care Pre-tax Account
    • Parking and Commuter Pre-tax Account
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • 10 Paid Holidays and Sick Time (40 hours per year)
    • 401(K) Plan
    Notice and Directive to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
    HiFiBiO Therapeutics has an internal recruiting capacity to fill open roles that are posted to the public. In some cases, HiFiBiO may engage with external recruiting vendors. Recruiting vendors are not authorized to send resumes or candidate information or otherwise directly or indirectly contact HiFiBiO employees for the purposes of presenting candidates without HiFiBiO's prior written approval.

    Only recruiting vendors who have an active and valid agreement on file with HiFiBiO which has been authorized by the HiFiBiO recruiting team can submit candidates for engaged open positions.

    HiFiBiO will not pay any placement or other fees of any kind from unsolicited resumes or candidate information that is in violation of this Notice and Directive. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of HiFiBiO Therapeutics, and HiFiBiO Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

    If you're a candidate, please apply directly on our careers page for review and evaluation of your candidacy directly by HiFiBiO recruiting team.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, marital status or any other protected Federal/National, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

    Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters)

    Our Human Resources team manages the recruitment and employment process for HiFiBiO Therapeutics. To protect the interests of all parties involved, HiFiBiO will only accept resumes from a recruiter if an executed search agreement directed to the particular position(s) is in place. Unsolicited resumes sent to HiFiBiO from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and HiFiBiO and do not obligate HiFiBiO in any way to pay any fees should we hire from those resumes. Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees; no response will be provided to such contact or presentation.