Assistant Controller

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting, the Assistant Controller will lead accounting-related functions to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance of Celcuity’s financial statement close process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the close process within a public company. 

This position is fully remote for those outside of the Minneapolis area and will be hybrid for local candidates.

Responsibilities:

Financial Close and Reporting Processes:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition and gross-to-net estimates, equity compensation, collaboration agreements, and equity and debt financing.
• Drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust internal control procedures to mitigate financial reporting risks.
• Manage the preparation of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and other periodic filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal teams, and management to facilitate efficient quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Lead the optimization of financial systems and accounting processes to improve operational efficiency and support accurate reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.

 Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor and lead the accounting and accounts payable functions, fostering a collaborative environment focused on professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Controller and Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting on strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred.
• Eight plus (8+) years of accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in leading financial close, SEC reporting and internal control execution.
• Ability to analyze clinical trial activity and work cross-functionally to determine accurate accrual estimates and alignment with budget forecasts.
• Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences strongly preferred.
• Experience strengthening accounting systems, controls, and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX, SEC and GAAP standards.
• Continuous improvement mindset; seeking ways to drive innovation and efficiencies.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple processes and documentation requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible and willing to learn; adapting to business and site needs in a dynamic environment.
• Maintain a positive, approachable and professional attitude.

 

About Us:

Celcuity is a clinical-stage, publicly traded biotechnology company seeking to extend the lives of cancer patients through the development of targeted therapies for the treatment of multiple solid tumor indications. The company was founded to develop a better way to treat the cellular drivers of tumor growth.

Our lead therapeutic candidate, gedatolisib, is an intravenously administered, potential first-in-class PI3K/AKT/mTOR (PAM) pathway inhibitor. Its mechanism of action and pharmacokinetic properties are highly differentiated from other currently approved and investigational therapies that target PI3K or mTOR alone or together. Gedatolisib phase 3 clinical development programs are focused on the treatment of patients with HR+/HER2- ABC in the 1L and 2L settings. A Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating gedatolisib in combination with darolutamide in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, is on-going.

Celcuity is an Equal-Opportunity Employer:

Celcuity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $150,000-$190,000 DOE. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus and a new hire equity package. Celcuity also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, and paid holidays.

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