Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Irvine Clinical Research is the largest independent clinical research company on the West Coast. With 5 research centers in California and growing, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer's Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer's Disease.

Irvine Clinical Research is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing team. The Assistant Controller will report to the CFO. The successful applicant will have a roll up their sleeve mentality, strong communications skills, and be a motivated team player. As the company continues to grow, we expect the individual in this role to demonstrate qualities that allow them to increase in seniority over time.

Job Duties

• Manage the monthly accounting and reporting process in a timely and accurate manner
• Work with CFO to prepare monthly GAAP financial reports
• Review revenue transactions from clinical financial team
• Prepare and post journal entries for financial transactions
• Manage payroll processing and associated journal entries
• Manage and approve accounts payable processing
• Reconcile accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis, including bank and credit card reconciliations
• Anticipate and present issues to executive management
• Maintain and provide required information to supporting CPA firm on tax and reporting requests
• Support accounting-related requests from third parties
• Identify and suggest areas for operational improvement
• Assist with general business management as requested (including HR, legal, IT, marketing, and operations)

Job Requirements

$100,000 - $100,000 a year

This is a full-time employment position in Irvine, CA on a hybrid basis; candidates should available in office at least 20% of the time. When off-site, candidates must be available during regular working hours Pacific Time. The starting salary for this position is indicated above. Higher salary is available for candidates who have experience in clinical trials finance or accounting. The company pays for 100% of health / dental / vision individual insurance costs for eligible full-time employees. Vacation (PTO) is earned at a rate of 3 weeks per year.