Role Overview:

Hemab is entering an exciting phase of growth. We are seeking a Financial Controller to drive compliance with the accounting and reporting requirements and will play a crucial role in supporting the execution of quarterly reviews and annual audits and will serve as a key team player in the finance team.

Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution & Regulatory Filing Support

Own PCAOB audit readiness and execution, including auditor selection, coordination, and resolution of complex accounting and audit issues.
Serve as the reporting lead for regulatory filings, including preparation and coordination of financial statements and related disclosures.
Support financial disclosures, including technical accounting analysis, complex transactions, and pro forma financial information.
Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality responses to auditors, counsels and financial advisors, aligned with robust standards and expectations.

Reporting, SOX, and Internal Controls

Play a key role in the preparation and review of filings or disclosures per any regulatory and/or contractual reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable disclosure frameworks.
Actively participate in the build out of a SOX-compliant framework, addressing ongoing compliance, controls, and risk management matters.
Co-work with the finance lead of SOX compliance efforts, including control design, documentation, testing, remediation, training, and ongoing monitoring incl establishing a scalable internal control framework.
Partner with internal stakeholders to standardize processes, improve controls, and enhance financial reporting quality.
Maintain responsibility for an effective and accurate period close, working closely with the business on accruals accounting for 3^rd party vendors on CRO/CDMO’s.

Technical Accounting, Risk Management & Special Projects

Provide technical accounting expertise, including research and implementation of new accounting standards and evaluation of complex transactions.
Support business development activities by identifying and resolving accounting considerations related to partnerships, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
Partner with Compensation & Benefits teams on equity, share-based compensation, and related accounting matters.
Lead or support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as identified by finance leadership.

Required Qualifications:

CPA required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
Significant experience supporting transformative capital transactions including with corresponding internal control or accounting changes (e.g., IPO execution, reverse merger, spin off, or other experience,).
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB audit standards.
Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating SOX-compliant internal controls in a fast-growing environment.
Strong technical accounting background, with the ability to research, interpret, and apply new accounting standards and complex transactions.
Experience partnering with external auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, and investment banks.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with evolving systems, processes, and data sets.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in a high-growth startup or private company environment.
Life sciences, biotech, or similar R&D industry experience a plus.
Experience building or scaling accounting teams and processes from an early-stage foundation.
Experience with equity accounting and share-based compensation.