Controller

VERO Biotech
Sandy Springs, GA
DescriptionOur Mission: At VERO Biotech, our mission is to improve the lives of patients by developing innovative technologies that support critical care and respiratory therapy through inhaled nitric oxide delivery in the acute care hospital setting or wherever nitric oxide treatment is needed.

We strive to exceed customer expectations in terms of safety, efficacy, and value by focusing on the science, development, and commercialization of our innovations.

Position Summary

The Controller supports the Vice President of Finance in directing and overseeing the Company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, maintaining effective internal controls, and scaling accounting processes and systems to support the fast-paced growing organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results
  • Prepare and review financial statements, including required disclosures and footnotes, in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure proper recording of all financial transactions
  • Partner with FP&A leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Technical Accounting & Policy Development

  • Research, interpret, and document technical accounting matters; prepare accounting memos and advise executive leadership on appropriate accounting treatment
  • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Continuously assess and improve accounting processes and control activities to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk

Cost Accounting & Inventory

  • Lead cost accounting and inventory control initiatives, including the establishment of absorption rates, inventory reserve methodologies, and related audit procedures
  • Ensure inventory valuation and cost accounting practices are accurate, consistent, and well-documented

Accounting Operations

  • Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, billing and collections, payroll, treasury, and statutory compliance
  • Process or oversee the Company’s semi-monthly payroll and related reconciliations
  • Register, maintain, and manage state and federal employer withholding and unemployment tax accounts
  • Manage state and federal tax filings and compliance requirements

Internal Controls & Systems

  • Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework appropriate for the Company’s size and stage of growth
  • Establish and enhance accounting systems and processes to support operational and reporting requirements
  • Periodically review control effectiveness and modify controls as needed to support efficient and compliant operations

Audit & External Relationships

  • Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit, including coordination with auditors and preparation of audit schedules and support
  • Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of recommended improvements

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Hire, train, develop, and manage accounting team members; oversee workload, schedules, and performance
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to support business objectives
  • Other
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with senior-level responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including financial statement and disclosure preparation.
  • Experience managing monthly close, general ledger, and internal controls
  • Experience overseeing core accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and tax compliance
  • Strong technical accounting research, documentation, and Excel skills
  • Proven ability to manage and develop accounting staff
  • Effective communicator with strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skill

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA license
  • Prior Controller or equivalent accounting leadership experience
  • NetSuite experience
  • Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing or inventory-based environment
  • Hands-on experience leading external audits and serving as primary auditor liaison
  • Experience scaling accounting processes in a growing organization

Competencies

  • Strong judgment, accountability, and self-management
  • Adaptive, forward-thinking leadership
  • Builds trust and credibility across teams
  • Strategic and analytical thinker
  • Executes with discipline and attention to detail
  • Effective collaborator and hands-on lead

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise members of the accounting department, including responsibility for hiring, training, performance management, and professional development
  • Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and feedback to ensure high-quality work, adherence to Company policies, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Standard office environment

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“We kindly request that recruiting agencies or third‑party recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.”
Posted 2026-02-11

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