Controller

Position Summary:The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and lead all Accounting & External Reporting functions for BioStem Technologies. The Controller will oversee and manage the preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and reports for annual, quarterly, and periodic filing requirements. The Controller will be a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical, planning, evaluation, and implementation skills. Leading with Your Head Understanding business, solving problems, and making decisions through inclusive contributions of othersManage and continuously improve the accounting, consolidation, and financial statement close process to ensure accurate accounting in an efficient and timely manner.Ensure financial reporting and the Company's accounting policies comply with US GAAP.Oversee technical accounting research and accounting determinations, in partnership with third-party providers as needed, on relevant transactions, including business combinations, compensation plans, new revenue arrangements, and relevant new accounting standards.Lead Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance efforts; maintain systems and controls that ensure the integrity of all financial systems, processes, and financial data, and ensure compliance with applicable rules for financial reporting.As appropriate, assist the CFO with special projects in areas such as deal evaluation and deal structure. Monitor and assess current trends and emerging developments within the field and practice of accounting to ensure the company's compliance and preparedness. Stay abreast of regulatory and accounting pronouncements that will affect the Company's financial statements and position.Drive innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes to achieve increased accuracy and a shortened month end close cycle.Leverage technology to build scalable and sustainable processes to create efficiencies and streamline accounting operations and financial reporting.Leading with Your HeartInterpersonal aspect of leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ), effective use of influence, working together constructively and creativelyPossess and demonstrate a high degree of passion to provide exceptional accounting customer service to BioStem's operations, sales, quality, and marketing teams.Motivate and cultivate the accounting team, instituting a learning culture with an emphasis on continuous improvement.Leading With Your HandsThe art of bringing people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose with greater results.Build-out of a high performing accounting organization to ensure excellent execution of responsibilities. Recruit and retain a results-driven team that is effective in partnering with operations.Mentor and manage the accounting team to ensure a high level of engagement and professional development through the execution of individual development plans.Consult with the CFO on financial regulatory requirements and maintain regular communication with the Audit Committee.Oversee and coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors. Foster and manage a positive and productive relationship with the external auditors that focuses on continuous improvement, communications, and efficiency.Proactively develop relationships with cross-functional leadership, and other Finance Team members to ensure financial reporting and associated internal controls and corporate policies are enforced and best practices are continually implemented and maintained.Partner with IT, and third-party providers as needed, to ensure NetSuite and other systems meet the needs of the team and organization.Key Qualifications:Previous Controllership experience, preferably in a publicly held company. Demonstrated success serving in a top accounting role. Consideration will be given to individuals currently serving in an Assistant Controller (or related senior accounting position) who demonstrate readiness to step into the top accounting role.Extensive experience leading accounting functions and teams; demonstrated track record of process improvement and collaboration with business partners.Significant, direct experience within SEC/consolidated financial reporting, application of Sarbanes-Oxley financial requirements and U.S. GAAP.Exceptional attention to detail with focus on process discipline and management to deadlines.Strong collaboration and communication skills, ability to build relationships with key business leaders, external auditors, and the audit committee.Experience executing process improvement initiatives within a high growth environment.Direct experience driving NetSuite system improvements and upgrades. Excellent project management skills and experience.Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or Finance.Active CPA license is required.Other Personal Characteristics:Integrity, credibility, and character with demonstrated moral and ethical behavior.Executive presence combined with a high degree of maturity and business judgment.A team player with self-confidence, presence, and consultative skills to positively influence the business.An accomplished, results-oriented manager and leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing teams.A tenacious, operationally minded individual with a strong work ethic. PIc7a0e2ae16c6-25660-33600595