Controller

About the Company

Variantyx is a technology-driven precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for

the rare genetic disorders and reproductive genetics markets, and treatment optimization in Oncology.

Our proprietary whole genome analysis platform allows us to better understand a person’s genetic makeup,

leading to unmatched diagnostic capabilities and improved personalized treatment recommendations.

About the Position

We are seeking a dynamic Corporate Controller to expand our finance team. This role will oversee the internal control framework to support the company’s financial reporting. The Corporate Controller will deliver quality financial information to both the business and external stakeholders in a timely manner, while ensuring that the accounting organization has the necessary skills and resources to meet its objectives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and possess strong problem-solving skills, effectively engaging with all levels of the company. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and offering valuable insights for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CFO to determine accounting implications for all material business decisions.
• Manage transaction accounting, the close process, and other financial controls; oversee global general ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards
• Lead and direct the timely and accurate completion of the consolidated financial statements and related reports, to include the month-end, quarter-end and year- end close and consolidation processes.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures aligned with all applicable standards with effective controls to ensure compliance
• Support investor relations function with accurate financial information and corresponding insights.
• Oversight over the external audit process for financial reporting.
• Lead and mentor the financial and accounting departments, which includes employee engagement and professional development.
• Provide actionable and timely financial statements and work closely with the CFO and leadership team on providing metrics, KPIs and counsel to achieve company goals.
• Drive process improvement activities to accelerate and enhance the company close cycle.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to drive operational improvements companywide.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations as appropriate enhance documentation and evidence of review over journal entries and account reconciliations to meet compliance requirements.
• Implement balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analytics as part of the accounting close process to support internal management reporting
• Monitor and analyze financial data trends and budget variances to provide recommendations for improvement.
• Consultative payroll guidance

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with major coursework in business administration, finance, or accounting
• Must have at least five years of finance/accounting experience gained at a Big Four accounting firm.
• Minimum 15 years of Finance/Accounting experience which could include a combination of public accounting as well as industry accounting and finance experience
• Minimum 3 years’ managerial and staff leading experience involving mentoring, coaching and development to create high performing teams.
• Strong technical accounting experience and skills including GAAP, SOX, Internal Audit compliance.
• Prior experience with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Inventory management, Budgeting, Consolidated Financials, Month-end close, A/R, A/P, Payors bills and collections, Lease management, Debt and Amortization schedules.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to interact with all areas and levels of the business.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills; ability to thrive in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently.
• Outstanding collaboration skills, with proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across department and business lines to accomplish goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Healthcare / Life Sciences/Genomics sector
• CPA