Controller

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage all accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes.
• Prepare and present financial insights and reports to senior leadership and Board of Directors as needed.
• Direct company-wide budgeting and forecasting across all business functions including revenue-focused financial planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory to support business objectives and cost efficiency.
• Support fundraising, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Develop and implement internal controls and financial policies in compliance with SOX (if applicable), GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support audits (external, internal, tax) and liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Spearhead ERP (Sage X3) system set-up and implementation in partnership with business functions and automating key financial processes to support growth.
• Establish cost controls and implement scalable cost accounting systems to support manufacturing scale up ensuring accurate product costing and margin analysis.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required and MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience in the medical device, life sciences, or related regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, quality systems (QMS), and inventory controls in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software.
• Experience with a publicly traded company or IPO process.
• Exposure to international accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
• Experience working with private equity or venture-backed companies.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership and communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION:

• Classification: Full-time
• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience; includes equity package.
• The base salary range for this position is $200,000- $275,000 per year, which represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this exempt position.

• Please note that actual offer will vary based on factors including, but not limited to the candidate's geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors including internal equity. As such, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the lower or upper end of the range. Please also note the compensation range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
• U.S. employees are offered medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as access to HSA, FSA, commuter, LTD, STD and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in our company 401k plan and employer match. Employees accrue up to 15 paid vacation days, 7 paid sick days and 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Inflammatix U.S. offices are closed for winter break each year between Christmas and New Years Day and the company offers this time as additional paid time off for U.S. salaried/exempt employees.

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k), generous leave and more
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)