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Murdock Martell

Accounting, Finance and HR for the High Tech and Life Science sectors.

Controller/Director

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 11-50Since 2007H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

15 days ago

Salary

$175K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Controller/Director

Murdock Martell

Role Description We are looking for a talented, experienced Controller/Director who will manage and oversee a portfolio of our clients, collaborating closely with them to assist in executing their visions. The Controller/Director will also have supervisory responsibilities that will include but not limited to: - Interviewing, hiring, and training employees - Planning, assigning, and directing work - Appraising and managing performance - Addressing all feedback Role Responsibilities: - Manage accounting personnel of various levels on assignments. - Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes. - Review preparation of monthly financials including journal entries, key statistics, various detailed analyses, budget fluctuations, account reconciliations, etc. to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting. - Assist senior managers with preparation of Board of Director reporting packages. - Prepare or assist in preparation of budgets, forecasts, and related revisions. - Review and/or prepare timely consolidations of multiple entities on different accounting platforms. - Drive the preparation for financial audit, tax compliance, and regulatory filings and coordinate the audit, tax, and reporting processes. - Review business operations, company policies, and procedures; recommend additions and enhancements with the same attention to GAAP compliance, segregation of duties, and controlling expenses. - Review cash management processes, including A/P and A/R payments and collections, recommending improvements where possible. - Provide finance and accounting support for due diligence conducted during client equity or debt fundraising events and exit events by acquisition or IPO. - Prepare schedules for SEC filings by collaborating with appropriate personnel. - Review and evaluate revenue transactions for compliance with ASC 606. - Review and evaluate complex debt and equity transactions for accounting treatment, documenting the accounting implications of major transactions. - Calculate stock compensation expense according to ASC 718. - Review insurance for appropriate types and amounts of coverage. - Review efficiency of accounting-related software and processes, recommending improvements where possible. - Assign duties and examine work for conformance to policies and procedures. - Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of the team. - Provide support for various accounting projects. - Contract review and related accounting. - Cash management. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA designation is preferred. MBA a plus. - Public accounting audit training and experience, ideally Big 4 preferred. - Prior consulting experience with multiple clients at one time preferred. - 10-15+ years of relevant experience. - Strong leadership and supervisory skills. - 5+ years’ experience managing a team. - 2+ years’ experience with Ramp and/or Bill. - 2+ years’ experience with QuickBooks Online. - Use of Claude or other AI tools in prior position(s) with ability to articulate efficiencies gained. - Direct experience with manufacturing clients. - Experience managing multi-channel distribution businesses a plus. - Strong business acumen, analytical and critical thinking skills. - Industry experience in technology (ideally SaaS as well as hardware companies), medical device, and life science preferred including start-up companies. - Strong Excel skills and proven ability to model full financial statements, budgets, and forecasts (integrated P&L, BS, and CF). - Effective and credible at managing the monthly close process along with meeting management’s expectations. - Able to adapt quickly to the changing demands of our clients. - Excellent planning, analytical and people skills. - Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement. - Comfortable interacting across all disciplines of the company. - Thrive in a fast-paced, growing start-up environment and work independently when necessary. - Superior written & oral communication skills. Requirements - We seek team members who are curious, collaborative, and committed to contributing within an inclusive environment. - We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or lawful off-duty and off-premises cannabis use. Benefits - Performance-based bonus potential - Comprehensive health benefits - Life and disability insurance - 401(k) retirement plan - Paid time off - Professional development opportunities - Educational assistance - Flexible scheduling Company Description Murdock Martell, Inc. is a premier financial consulting and recruiting firm representing some of the most respected organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a strong focus on the technology and life sciences sectors. We offer the unique advantage of engaging, diverse client-based consulting work while maintaining the stability and benefits of a full-time corporate role. This position is mostly remote with occasional in-person client or firm meetings. Preference for candidates who live in California, Nevada, or Washington state. The salary for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area is: $175k+DOE

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