Corporate Controller

Description

Position Overview

Gentuity is seeking an experienced, highly hands-on Corporate Controller to lead its accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing and cost accounting, and internal control processes. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will play a critical role in strengthening the company's financial infrastructure, supporting operational and commercial decision-making, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting to management and our financial partners,.[PM1.1]

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong manufacturing experience, sound business judgment, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. This is a highly visible role requiring an individual who takes ownership, performs detailed accounting work independently, and builds scalable processes in a dynamic, growing medical device company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

Own and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Maintain full ownership of the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, reconciliations, and related accounting activities.

Personally perform detailed accounting work as needed while overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections.

Ensure appropriate accounting for revenue, expenses, reserves, cost center allocations, and expense classification.

Record and reconcile payroll-related entries using approved summary-level information, maintaining confidentiality and segregation of duties.

Establish effective accounting policies and procedures and support the transition of accounting activities from external providers to internal resources.

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Own the preparation and timely submission of complete monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to Nipro, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, and consolidation-related information, in accordance with strict reporting deadlines.

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable group reporting requirements.

Research complex accounting matters, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and other relevant standards, and prepare supporting technical accounting memoranda.

Review significant commercial agreements and contracts to assess accounting implications, including revenue recognition, returns, warranties, and reserves.

Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and related reporting requirements.

Partner with FP&A on management reporting, taking ownership of financial actuals, accounting accuracy, and related explanations.

Communicate directly with financial partners, and other relevant business partners on financial and accounting matters.

Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost Accounting

Lead manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting activities, including accurate COGS reporting and related financial controls.

Maintain standard costing methodologies, including annual updates and ongoing cost accuracy.

Partner with FP&A, Operations, and R&D on new product costing, standard cost development, cost analysis, and product cost improvement initiatives, while maintaining ownership of cost accounting accuracy and controls.

Analyze manufacturing variances, including purchase price variances, overhead absorption, scrap, and yield, and partner with Operations and FP&A to identify cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities.

Ensure accurate inventory valuation, reconciliations, and appropriate reserves for excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.

Oversee the accounting aspects of physical inventory counts, inventory movements, and related reconciliations and controls.

Ensure the integrity of inventory and accounting data across relevant systems, including Fishbowl and the general ledger, working closely with Operations.

Treasury, Tax, Audit & Internal Controls

Oversee day-to-day cash management, bank reconciliations, payment scheduling, and related controls, with final payment authorization retained by the CFO.

Support working capital management through accurate accounting information and visibility into receivables, payables, and inventory.

Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external auditors and advisors.

Coordinate income tax, sales and use tax, and other applicable tax compliance activities with external specialists.

Develop and maintain effective internal controls, identify financial and compliance risks, and implement practical improvements.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

Proactively identify, design, and implement practical automation and AI-enabled solutions to streamline accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce manual processes.

Serve as a key accounting partner in ERP implementations, system integrations, and finance transformation initiatives.

Improve financial systems and workflows, including QuickBooks Online, Fishbowl, Bill.com, and related platforms, while developing scalable processes to support growth.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead and develop a lean accounting team while maintaining direct, hands-on involvement in accounting activities.

Work closely with the CFO on accounting, financial reporting, operational priorities, and key business initiatives.

Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Commercial, and R&D to strengthen financial discipline and business performance.

Support cross-functional planning, including S&OP, by providing inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing insights.

Communicate financial results, accounting issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Independently prioritize competing demands, exercise sound judgment, and deliver results under demanding deadlines

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for financial close, reporting, and general ledger operations.

Strong hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, COGS, and manufacturing variance analysis.

Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including experience applying accounting standards to complex transactions.

Experience preparing financial statements and reporting packages under strict deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to independently execute detailed accounting activities, not solely supervise them.

Experience managing audits, internal controls, and cross-functional accounting processes.

Advanced Excel proficiency, strong financial systems capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently under pressure, and interact effectively with senior management and international stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA designation.

Experience in the medical device or broader medical technology industry.

Experience reporting to a publicly traded parent company or operating within an international corporate group.

Hands-on experience with Fishbowl inventory management software.

Experience with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.

Experience supporting ERP implementations and accounting system integrations.

Demonstrated success implementing automation, AI-enabled workflows, or other technology-driven improvements.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Builder Mentality & Proactive Ownership: Takes initiative, challenges existing processes, and builds scalable solutions.

Hands-on Execution & Accountability: Willing to work at the transaction level, take responsibility, and consistently deliver high-quality results.

Collaboration, Humility & Communication: Works effectively across functions, values different perspectives, and c