Finance: Controller

Nanobiosym is an innovative nanotechnology company in Cambridge, MA that is developing point-of-care diagnostics to address a broad range of diseases. Founded by an MIT/Harvard alum, the company operates at the interface of physics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. This hyper-growth environment offers unique career opportunities with strong long-term incentives. Nanobiosym is currently seeking a highly qualified candidate to support its scale-up efforts.

The role involves overseeing financial, administrative, accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, vendor management, and operational tasks. The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, intelligent, emotionally aware, highly organized, analytical, and possesses strong business judgment and communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax preparation, and financial planning, ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Manage administrative tasks and ensure adherence to office policies and procedures
• Supervise the finance department, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, invoicing, and credit/collections
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and support budgeting activities
• Respond to inquiries from executive management and other departments regarding financial results and reporting
• Develop and implement procedures to improve departmental workflow
• Manage tax filings and coordinate audits
• Handle vendor negotiations, purchasing, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Support business growth through vendor and contractor relations, and contribute to sales and marketing efforts
• Manage grant compliance, insurance, IP relationships, and other business needs
• Assist in onboarding, training, and personnel issues
• Handle other projects and duties as assigned

• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, or office management
• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Expertise in GAAP, SOX, audit, and tax preparation
• Knowledge of employment laws and startup environment experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing demands

• CPA certification
• Experience with Big Four accounting firms

• Alignment with Nanobiosym's mission
• Results-driven, deadline-oriented, and resilient under pressure
• Resourceful, flexible, tactful, and persistent
• Positive attitude, humor, high ethical standards, and trustworthiness
• Comfortable with confidential information and onsite work

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Benefits include 401(k), dental and health insurance, flexible schedule, paid time off, and flexible spending account.

Work Location:

In person