Role Overview:
Hemab is entering an exciting phase of growth. We are seeking a Financial Controller to drive compliance with the accounting and reporting requirements and will play a crucial role in supporting the execution of quarterly reviews and annual audits and will serve as a key team player in the finance team.
Responsibilities:
Transaction Execution & Regulatory Filing Support
- Own PCAOB audit readiness and execution, including auditor selection, coordination, and resolution of complex accounting and audit issues.
- Serve as the reporting lead for regulatory filings, including preparation and coordination of financial statements and related disclosures.
- Support financial disclosures, including technical accounting analysis, complex transactions, and pro forma financial information.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality responses to auditors, counsels and financial advisors, aligned with robust standards and expectations.
Reporting, SOX, and Internal Controls
- Play a key role in the preparation and review of filings or disclosures per any regulatory and/or contractual reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable disclosure frameworks.
- Actively participate in the build out of a SOX-compliant framework, addressing ongoing compliance, controls, and risk management matters.
- Co-work with the finance lead of SOX compliance efforts, including control design, documentation, testing, remediation, training, and ongoing monitoring incl establishing a scalable internal control framework.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to standardize processes, improve controls, and enhance financial reporting quality.
- Maintain responsibility for an effective and accurate period close, working closely with the business on accruals accounting for 3rd party vendors on CRO/CDMO’s.
Technical Accounting, Risk Management & Special Projects
- Provide technical accounting expertise, including research and implementation of new accounting standards and evaluation of complex transactions.
- Support business development activities by identifying and resolving accounting considerations related to partnerships, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
- Partner with Compensation & Benefits teams on equity, share-based compensation, and related accounting matters.
- Lead or support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as identified by finance leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- CPA required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Significant experience supporting transformative capital transactions including with corresponding internal control or accounting changes (e.g., IPO execution, reverse merger, spin off, or other experience,).
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB audit standards.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating SOX-compliant internal controls in a fast-growing environment.
- Strong technical accounting background, with the ability to research, interpret, and apply new accounting standards and complex transactions.
- Experience partnering with external auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, and investment banks.
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with evolving systems, processes, and data sets.
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience in a high-growth startup or private company environment.
- Life sciences, biotech, or similar R&D industry experience a plus.
- Experience building or scaling accounting teams and processes from an early-stage foundation.
- Experience with equity accounting and share-based compensation.
