Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

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Director Human Resources Akston Biosciences

Company

Akston is a biotech company built for pets. Using our proprietary Ambifect® Fc-fusion protein platform, we develop immuno-enhancing and targeted protein treatments that aim to reduce treatment frequency while enhancing efficacy. Backed by a vertically integrated structure and state-of-the-art biologics facility, we accelerate development from discovery to commercial manufacturing – ensuring innovation reaches veterinarians and the pets we love, faster and more efficiently.

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Position Summary

The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations with a strong emphasis on biotech/manufacturing financial processes such as cost accounting, inventory valuation, GMP-related spend tracking, and CAPEX management. This role is critical to building the financial backbone needed for ensuring accurate and compliant reporting, strengthening internal controls, preparing for potential reporting as a public company, and supporting strategic decision‑making.

The ideal candidate has deep Net Suite experience, thrives in companies undergoing rapid growth and transition, and understands how financial operations intersect with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply chain.

Primary Duties Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead all day‑to‑day accounting functions including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll accounting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close cycles with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements with clear visibility into R&D, manufacturing, overhead, and COGS allocations.
• Author, develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support the transition to a public‑company environment.

Biotech / Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Implement and maintain policies for the financial treatment of intellectual property, including capitalization, expensing, amortization, and ongoing valuation, in accordance with GAAP and company strategy.
• Implement and maintain standard costing, absorption costing, and overhead allocation models tailored to biotech manufacturing processes.
• Oversee inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; ensure accuracy in a GMP environment with strict documentation and traceability.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain accurate BOMs, batch costing, production variances, and lot‑level reporting.
• Support capital equipment planning, depreciation, and financial oversight of manufacturing expansions.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Strengthen internal controls to meet public company standards, including SOX‑aligned processes for biotech operations.
• Maintain process integrity around controlled documentation, approval workflows, inventory controls, and procurement in a FDA‑ and USDA‑regulated environment.
• Lead annual audits, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure complete and accurate support, particularly in areas unique to biotech (e.g. clinical trial accounting, COGS modeling, R&D capitalization, etc.).

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support

• Partner with the CEO and CFO in budgeting, financial modeling, scenario planning, and long‑range strategic financial planning.
• Provide insightful analysis of actuals vs. budget across departments including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Administration, Clinical, and Business Development.
• Improve forecasting methodologies with a focus on commercial manufacturing costs and project‑based R&D spend.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

ERP Ownership – Net Suite

• Serve as the company‑wide Net Suite owner and subject‑matter expert (SME).
• Lead optimization of Net Suite modules, including Inventory, Manufacturing, Fixed Assets, Procurement, and Accounting.
• Build custom reports, dashboards, and automated workflows to improve accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
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