Controller - Hybrid - Hayward, CA - Meadowhawk Biolabs, Inc.

Corporate Controller – Hybrid – Marlborough, MA or Hayward, CA

About the Opportunity

Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Corporate Controller to work within our hybrid (partial remote) Finance Team at our Hayward, CA location to perform accounting activities in a fast-paced team environment.  The ideal candidate is driven, hardworking, willing to learn, dedicated, and passionate about accounting. Given that we are a newly launched Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded by an experienced team of industry veterans, this ground floor position offers unique opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to the creation and development of our finance department, to expand their knowledge base by participation in multidisciplinary teams, and to advance their career in capabilities and responsibilities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the VP of Finance & Administration, the successful candidate will:

• Oversee and manage the accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Manage the preparation of regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support the annual audit process, including liaising with external auditors.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support to executive management.
• Implement and improve financial systems, policies, and processes.
• Monitor emerging financial and accounting trends and best practices.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field; CPA or CMA preferred.  A minimum of (5) five years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience.  Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered as substitution for the specific criteria outlined above.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Quickbooks or Netsuite or SAP is a plus.
• Experience in CRO or Pharmaceutical or Medical Device company is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

In addition to the attributes described above, the ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, open-minded, self-aware, flexible, data-driven and objective in its evaluation, persistent and optimistic in the face of challenges and uncertainty, and willing to make decisions and take ownership for assigned responsibilities.

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $145,000.  The specific salary for this position may vary and will be based upon factors including, but not limited to the individual’s experience, education, and skills.  In addition to salary, Meadowhawk Biolabs provides a full benefits package upon hire date.

About Meadowhawk Biolabs:

Meadowhawk Biolabs is a newly launched and well-funded CRO founded by industry veterans with operations based in the two dominant US Biohubs – Boston & San Francisco.  Driven by a set of clear company values, Meadowhawk Biolabs seeks to make a difference and be the partner of choice with its pharmaceutical and biotech clients in their quest to bring new therapeutics and treatments to market. Launching from our greenfield start, we seek to provide our clients with the highest quality data with fast turnaround times and unrivaled client service while maintaining a focus upon technology, scientific and operational innovation.

At Meadowhawk Biolabs, our ultimate success is dependent upon building the best possible team of employees.  We seek to create an environment where we celebrate our differences and value the power of diversity among our employees.  We embrace cultural, social, cognitive, and professional diversity because we understand that ultimately our success is enabled by working together.