Connecticut Innovations · 1 week ago
Interim Controller
Connecticut Innovations is seeking an Interim Controller for SedMed, a Connecticut-based medical equipment company focusing on assistive technology. The Controller will manage day-to-day accounting, vendor payments, payroll coordination, and month-end close, while also supporting strategic decision-making through financial forecasting and reporting.
Responsibilities
Own general ledger accuracy, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation
Lead month-end close (accruals, journal entries, close checklist/timeline)
Deliver monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and a concise leadership reporting package (KPIs, key variances, risks/opportunities)
Manage AP workflow: vendor setup (W-9s), invoice routing/approvals, and payment scheduling
Administer expense reimbursement process and ensure policy compliance
Maintain the pro forma forecast and update assumptions based on actuals
Build/maintain a 13-week cash forecast and runway visibility
Provide scenario modeling (pricing, volume, payer mix, staffing, inventory, reimbursement timing) and participate in strategy discussions
Coordinate payroll with provider; review payroll registers and documentation
Support insurance and benefits administration from the finance side (e.g., workers’ comp audits, certificates, renewals)
Track contractors and support 1099 readiness (W-9s, payment summaries)
Track grant budgets, allowability, reporting deadlines, and supporting documentation
Ensure finance-side compliance: record retention, payroll/1099 workflows, and expense policy adherence
Support gross margin tracking (COGS, shipping/fulfillment, returns/refunds)
If inventory is maintained, support inventory accounting controls (cycle counts, valuation support)
Serve as the internal point of contact for outside CPA, tax accountant, and legal counsel on finance-related matters
Prepare monthly/quarterly/year-end schedules and documentation for filings, entity compliance, and financial support (e.g., accrual schedules, fixed assets, payroll summaries, reconciliations, 1099 support)
Provide inputs for tax planning (not filings), including multi-state activity summaries and forecasting
Qualification
Required
Proven ownership of close, reporting, and general accounting (startup/small business experience preferred)
Strong AP/reconciliations/payroll coordination experience and documentation discipline
Ability to build/maintain forecasts/models and translate financials into actions
High reliability, responsiveness, and clear communication
Preferred
Experience in healthcare/DME, medical device, reimbursement-heavy businesses, and/or inventory/COGS environments
Experience implementing/optimizing accounting and finance tools (e.g., accounting software, bill pay, expense management)
Grant/restricted funding experience
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
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