Controller

Controller

Job #21-18R

Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc. "Mapp" is a San Diego based, innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet medical needs through the development of life-saving monoclonal antibody treatment options to combat a variety of neglected and tropical infectious diseases, and in support of biodefense programs.

The Early Research and Development Group (ERDG) and the Advanced Research and Development Group (ARDG) at Mapp Biopharmaceutical are responsible for the execution of high quality Research and Development activities to ensure the achievement of robust portfolio with the CMC, Preclinical/Nonclinical (together, "Nonclinical"), Regulatory and Clinical development goals consistent with the product development objectives of Mapp.

The Controller role will review established systems to run an accounting system that is compliant with both GAAP and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and aligns with the needs of a Biotech/Biopharmaceutical company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• 10+ years accounting or finance or related experience
• Experience with managing company finances individually and with a team
• Experience with multiple accounting systems
• Strong audit background (i.e. audit lead for external financial audit)
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience operating in complex professional environments with a variety of internal and external stakeholders across multiple organizations
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication and presentation skills
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary, confidential and classified information
• Strong Experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (emphasis on Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Unanet accounting system
• Experience in a government funded environment
• Experience in the Biotech or Biopharmaceutical environment
• Experience with Government funding (contracts/grants) and understanding of the FAR

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations
• Directs the overall accounting, tax and finance operations, including overseeing transaction processing systems
• Remains current on audit best practices; and state, federal and local law regarding company operations
• Supervises Accounting personnel
• Oversees Accounts Payable (AP), signs checks and authorizes wires
• Supervises outsourced financial activities
• Oversees payroll, outsourced to third party
• Oversees tax filings, managing outside CPA
• Represents company to banks, financial partners, institutions, auditors and officials
• Directs the overall accounting, tax and finance operations, including overseeing transaction processing systems
• Performs monthly accounting and financial analysis by developing spreadsheet reports
• Prepares GL entries by maintaining records and files; prepares monthly financial statements
• Prepares supporting schedules for internal and external audit
• Performs month-end and year-end closing, present financial statements to executive management
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Aligns Biotech and Pharmaceutical development needs with regulatory compliance

Mapp offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to this exciting and challenging job. You will enjoy a flexible, collaborative and rewarding environment in San Diego. Mapp wants you to join their team and invites you to apply.

No Solicitors, agents or placement agencies please. Mapp utilizes E-Verify.

Mapp is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1836614-307440