GondolaBio · 10 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expGondolaBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing breakthrough therapeutics for genetic diseases. The Assistant Controller will be a hands-on accounting leader responsible for a high-quality, on-time close and scalable accounting processes as the company grows.
BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Jen McDermott
Responsibilities
Own key elements of the monthly/quarterly/year-end close ?(journal entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, flux analysis) with a high bar for accuracy and speed
Drive close process discipline : timelines, checklists, documentation, and continuous improvement (reduce cycle time; increase quality)
Oversee core GL operations ?including account reconciliations, subledger tie-outs, and balance sheet integrity
Strengthen internal controls : design/implement policies, controls, and review procedures appropriate for a scaling biotech (SOX-readiness mindset)
Support external audit and tax : manage PBCs, coordinate with auditors/advisors, resolve issues quickly, and ensure clean deliverables
Biotech-specific accounting ?(as applicable): R&D and clinical trial accounting (CRO/vendor accruals), prepaids, payroll-related entries, equity administration accounting/ASC 718 support, and related disclosures
Systems & process scaling : improve ERP workflows (e.g., NetSuite or similar), integrations, and reporting; build repeatable processes as headcount/program count grows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience (biotech/pharma strongly preferred)
Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred), plus relevant industry experience
Demonstrated ownership of a fast, accurate financial close and strong reconciliation discipline
Solid technical accounting foundation (US GAAP); ability to research and document positions
Experience supporting audits and working effectively with external advisors
High proficiency with ERPs and Excel; ability to improve workflows and controls
Own key elements of the monthly/quarterly/year-end close (journal entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, flux analysis) with a high bar for accuracy and speed
Drive close process discipline: timelines, checklists, documentation, and continuous improvement (reduce cycle time; increase quality)
Oversee core GL operations including account reconciliations, subledger tie-outs, and balance sheet integrity
Strengthen internal controls: design/implement policies, controls, and review procedures appropriate for a scaling biotech (SOX-readiness mindset)
Support external audit and tax: manage PBCs, coordinate with auditors/advisors, resolve issues quickly, and ensure clean deliverables
Biotech-specific accounting (as applicable): R&D and clinical trial accounting (CRO/vendor accruals), prepaids, payroll-related entries, equity administration accounting/ASC 718 support, and related disclosures
Systems & process scaling: improve ERP workflows (e.g., NetSuite or similar), integrations, and reporting; build repeatable processes as headcount/program count grows
Preferred
CPA (or active progress toward CPA)
Experience in clinical-stage companies (R&D-heavy, multi-program accruals, rapid change)
NetSuite experience (or similar ERP implementation/optimization)
Experience with equity accounting (ASC 718), 409A-related support, and/or purchase accounting exposure
Track record of building scalable processes in a lean environment
Benefits
Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
Flexible PTO
Rapid career advancement for strong performers
Potential ability to work on multiple GondolaBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
Partnerships with leading institutions
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Company
GondolaBio
GondolaBio researches, develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. It is a sub-organization of BridgeBio.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$300M2024-08-16Series Unknown· $300M
Leadership Team
J
James Li
President
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