ABOUT THE NEST
The nest is a place where every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new gig, you become part of a flock that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:
- Persist for Purpose
- Be Compassionate
- Stay humble and curious
- Keep it real
- Celebrate (sm)all wins
Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.
ABOUT THE FLOCK
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for leading all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, including SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance etc. for the Company. Candidate should have effective communication skills, foster collaboration, be service focused, have experience managing staff and desire to be part of a team. Candidate should have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects at once and collaborate with others in the finance organization that do not report to them to accomplish controllership goals.
HOW YOU’LL FLY
You'll help to bring more patients their bluebird days by:
- Providing key technical accounting judgments and policies, including oversight, implementation, and execution of new accounting guidance.
- Overseeing the Company’s internal controls compliance, working to strengthen internal controls and ensuring the control environment is operating effectively in a dynamic and scaling setting.
- Continuously improving processes across the accounting team to enable effectiveness and efficiency, including assessing and implementing innovative technology solutions where needed
- Leading preparation and review of SEC filings, including quarterly and annual reporting .
- Delivering accurate and timely financial reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management report in accordance with GAAP.
- Evaluating all financial systems and procedures and implements changes and improvements to increase accuracy, control, and timely reporting. Ensures the integrity of financial reporting systems with books of original records.
- Supporting FP&A in the development of the annual budget and the monthly rolling forecast, budget to actual analysis and other management financial reporting.
- Participating in Audit Committee reporting, and meetings as needed while coordinate external and internal auditors on an ongoing basis regarding Financial Reporting and Sox compliance.
- Partnering with IT/Business Process functions, ownership for the strategic direction of financial systems including the implementation and automation efforts required to leverage ERP capabilities in a public and dynamically growing company environment.
- Providing operations and legal department finance input regarding the financial impact of proposed contract related transactions.
- Leading all aspects of the financial sections of public offering documents, proxy, and statutory reporting.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
You’re the bird we’re looking for if you have:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in accounting and CPA license with 12+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in an accounting leadership capacity at a public company.
- Experience at a commercial stage life sciences/biotech company (required).
- Prior employment at a Big 4 public accounting firm strongly preferred.
- Experience managing a diverse team of CPA and non-CPA professionals.
- Process improvement and Oracle ERP system implementation experience.
- Ability to use critical thinking and good business sense to make good business decisions and meet tight deadlines while ensuring data integrity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a proficiency in presenting complex business issues to all levels of management.
- Inquisitive mindset – ability to understand the overall business well enough to add value to key business discussions and recommendations.
- Excellent presentation skills; able to present critical financial data to various audiences (i.e., Board, Shareholders, colleagues).
Location: East Coast based candidates
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a total compensation and rewards package that ranks among the best in our industry. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $220,000 - $280,000. Your base pay will be determined based on several factors including market data, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and travel requirements. Our overall package also includes eligibility for stock, incentive bonuses, and benefit programs, a flexible time off program, as well as paid holidays, bluebird days, and a holiday shutdown in December.
bluebird bio is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.
bluebird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
