POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions of ArcherDX. This is a hands-on role based in Boulder. This person will lead our existing accounting team by improving internal processes, managing month-end close, mentoring team members, providing internal financial analyses, and monitoring and enforcing internal controls. A successful Assistant Controller will possess a strong attention to detail, strong organizational, and critical thinking skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job performance will involve a variety of activities including:

• Provide leadership and management for ArcherDX’s accounting functions
• Maintain best practices across general accounting and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and laws
• Manage financial month-end close process; coordinate team efforts around the close schedule; and ensure that all required financial data is properly captured, reconciled, documented and disclosed.
• Manage internal reporting responsibilities including ensuring a readiness for external reporting
• Establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard global accounting processes and procedures that result in efficient and effective month-end consolidation and close process.
• Coordinate with the external auditors for completion of reviews & audits.
• Implement technology/process improvements when pertinent
• Build relationships with the functional leaders of the Company.
• Review, understanding, and compliance with ArcherDX HIPAA Security policies and procedures.
• Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information and European Union personal data.
• Processing and handling of European Union personal data only as directed by ArcherDX for purposes of personalized molecular pathology.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting & CPA required
• 8-10 years accounting experience, including some Public Accounting Experience (Big 4 or National Firms preferred)
• Minimum of 1-2 years supervisory experience leading a team
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with expertise in revenue recognition, accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Knowledge and experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Experience in implementing MRP and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proven track record of hands on involvement in developing and implementing accounting/business controls and policies.
• Experience in life sciences, including clinical, manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Experienced and comfortable in rapidly changing environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive personality.
• Uses good judgment and demonstrates a sense of appropriateness
• Considers the consequences of personal actions and decisions; reflects upon and learns from experience.
• Ability to think strategically and execute on strategy.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be capable of articulating the Company’s financial strategies and results.
• Must have the ability and strong desire to “make things happen”.
• Must have a results-oriented work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must have the highest personal values and ethical standards

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Drive and determination
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to enhance the success of the projects and maintain strong relationships within all parts of the company.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter
  
  • Driven to perform
  • Self-directed: needs little explicit direction
  • Able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of BA/BS in Accounting
• Must also be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)