Remote Finance Controller for Biotechnology Company
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled finance professionals in the biotech industry has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As companies scale, they require experts who can navigate complex financial systems and drive growth. Pearl Talent's client, a pioneering stem cell banking company, is no exception. With a lean team and a focus on autonomy, this role offers a unique opportunity for a finance controller to make a lasting impact. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their proficiency in financial operations, QuickBooks Online, and Salesforce, as well as their ability to work independently and drive results.
Job Description
About the Role
The Remote Finance Controller position at Pearl Talent's client company is a critical role that requires a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to take ownership of daily financial operations. As a key member of the team, the finance controller will be responsible for building the financial infrastructure needed to scale the company's operations. The company is a lean, early-stage biotech with a focus on stem cell banking, and the finance controller will work closely with the fractional CFO and the hiring manager to drive financial growth and stability.The role entails working independently to manage daily cash reconciliation, month-end close, and financial reporting. The finance controller will also be responsible for implementing process improvements and driving measurable results. With a focus on autonomy and empowerment, the company encourages team members to identify problems, implement solutions, and drive growth without hand-holding.
What You Will Do
- Own daily cash reconciliation across QuickBooks Online, Authorize.net, and ACH
- Support month-end close and financial reporting with the fractional CFO
- Take full ownership of a broken recurring billing and failed payment recovery process for annual storage fees
- Provide financial oversight of lab inventory
- Implement process improvements and drive measurable results
- Work closely with the fractional CFO and the hiring manager to drive financial growth and stability
- Manage daily financial operations and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to drive business decisions
- Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts
- Collaborate with the team to drive financial planning and strategy
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in financial operations covering daily transaction matching, cash reconciliation, month-end close support, and financial reporting
- Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Online with direct use across multi-account reconciliation and financial reporting workflows
- Documented experience owning or rebuilding accounts receivable, recurring billing, or failed payment recovery processes in a subscription or recurring revenue business
- Proven use of AI tools for financial analysis, reporting automation, or workflow optimization
- Experience integrating data across multiple systems with full ownership of accuracy across the stack
- Minimum 2 years as the primary or sole finance operator in a company with fewer than 50 employees
- English at C1+ level for direct collaboration with US-based leadership and fractional CFO
Nice to Have
- Direct experience with Salesforce as a revenue data source integrated into an accounting system
- Experience with Authorize.net, Stripe, or equivalent payment processors including ACH reconciliation
- Financial oversight of physical inventory or COGS in a lab, manufacturing, or supply chain environment
- Prior experience working alongside or reporting to a fractional CFO in an early-stage or scaling company
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience and skills
- Fully remote work arrangement
- Team incentives for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
- Generous PTO in accordance with company policy
- Health coverage for PH-based talents after 3 months for full-time employees
- Direct mentorship from international industry experts
- Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
- Global networking opportunities
How to Stand Out
- Ensure you have a strong understanding of financial operations and QuickBooks Online before applying
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of process improvements you've implemented in previous roles
- Highlight your experience with AI tools and financial automation in your resume and cover letter
- Research the company and the biotech industry to demonstrate your interest and knowledge
- Prepare to discuss your experience with accounts receivable, recurring billing, and failed payment recovery processes
- Be ready to provide examples of how you've driven measurable results in previous roles
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