Assistant Controller

About High Res Biosolutions High Res  Biosolutions partners with life science organizations to design, build, integrate, and service intelligent laboratory automation systems and orchestration software. Our work helps pharmaceutical, biotech, genomics, and synthetic biology teams run efficient, reproducible science at scale — accelerating the rate at which our customers positively impact human health.

The Finance & Accounting team keeps that engine running with accurate, timely, and well-controlled financials. As High Res continues to grow, we are investing in our people, systems, and processes, including a transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).Position Summary The Assistant Controller is a key leader within the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for the integrity of High Res's financial records and the efficiency of its accounting operations.

Reporting to the Controller, this role owns the month-end close and consolidation, financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls, while supervising and developing accounting staff. The Assistant Controller will also play a leadership role in the company's transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and in building scalable processes to support continued growth. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for an accounting professional ready to step up into greater ownership and leadership.

Key Responsibilities Close, Consolidation & Reporting Key contributor to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving the close calendar, task sequencing, and timely completion of all deliverables.

Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and multi-entity, multi-currency reporting.

Deliver monthly reporting packages with variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership and ownership.

Technical Accounting & Policy Serve as a technical accounting resource on revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and other complex or non-routine transactions.

Research accounting issues, document conclusions in technical memos, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and the chart of accounts.

Controls, Audit & Compliance Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, strengthening the control environment as the company scales.

Manage the annual financial statement audit, serving as a primary contact for external auditors and coordinating PBC schedules and requests.

Support tax, treasury, and compliance filings in partnership with internal teams and external advisors.

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership Monitor cash, working capital, and banking activity, and support cash forecasting.

Lead and develop accounting staff, providing coaching, review, and professional growth opportunities.

Systems & Process Improvement Play a leadership role in the leveraging of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), including design, testing, data validation, and reconciliation of converted data.

Drive process improvement and automation across the accounting function to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and Service to improve financial visibility and decision support.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and private industry.

CPA a plus Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, the full accounting cycle, and the month-end close.

Prior supervisory or team-leadership experience.

Experience with a mid-market ERP;
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience and/or ERP implementation experience a strong plus.

Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets and multiple systems.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or technology environment with inventory, standard costing, and project-based accounting.

Exposure to multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.

Experience in a private-equity or holding-company-owned business.

Why High Res At  High Res, you will join a collaborative, engineering-minded team working at the intersection of robotics, software, and life science.

This role offers meaningful work…