Vitalief Inc. · 11 hours ago
Part-time Controller
New Brunswick, NJ
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expVitalief Inc. is a clinical research consulting firm seeking a part-time Controller to lead financial and accounting operations. The role involves overseeing all accounting functions, managing financial strategy, and preparing reports for the Board of Directors.
AdviceClinical TrialsHealth Care
Responsibilities
Own all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and month-end close; Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP; Perform journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reviews; Maintain an appropriate chart of accounts for project-based consulting services
Oversee revenue recognition for time-and-materials, fixed-fee, and milestone-based consulting engagements; Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing in accordance with contract terms; Track project financials, utilization, margins, and profitability by client and engagement; Partner with project leaders to monitor budgets and forecasts
Assist the CEO with pricing strategy, financial modeling, and client profitability analysis; Support sales forecasting, pipeline analysis, and revenue projections; Manage and maintain the company’s capitalization table, including equity tracking and related reporting
Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts; Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast; Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure financial stability
Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors; Participate in Board meetings as needed to review financial results and forecasts
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements; Coordinate with external CPA firms for tax preparation, audits, or reviews; Oversee payroll taxes, sales/use taxes, and other required filings
Maintain and improve accounting and financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar); Implement scalable processes and controls to support company growth; Document financial policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred)
Proven experience working as a Controller
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and project-based revenue recognition
Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting and financial reporting systems
Experience preparing executive- and Board-level financial reports
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights
Comfortable partnering directly with a CEO and senior leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Experience in professional services, consulting, SaaS, life sciences, or clinical research preferred
Startup or early-stage company experience is highly desirable
Company
Vitalief Inc.
We recruit top talent from across the clinical research industry to support our clients in planning and execution of successful clinical trials with the goal of having a positive impact on people’s lives.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2M2023-04-26Seed· $2M
Leadership Team
David Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Dana Harris
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Clinical Trial Solutions
Recent News
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2023-06-26
SEC
2023-04-27
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