Assistant Controller / Sr. Staff Accountant

The enthusiastic DeciBio Consulting (“DeciBio”) team is seeking a Junior Controller to support its continued growth.  This “glue player” is well positioned to grow into a leadership role, over time, as the firm continues to grow.

This position is based in our Los Angeles office (hybrid) and is hiring for an early 2025 start date. San Francisco or New York offices may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

See our profile on Vault.com (which ranks us in their top Consulting 50 and #1 in Innovation), our website (decibio.com), and IG @ deci.bio.

***Please complete the short answer questions in lieu of a cover letter.  Interviews will take place remotely, online.  Final round interviews may take place remotely as well, depending on schedules and the necessary safety precautions at that time.  Candidates are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be placed in the appropriate role depending on their preparedness on day one.***

About DeciBio:

• DeciBio Consulting is a leading strategy consulting and market intelligence firm specializing in precision medicine. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DeciBio has rapidly expanded its global footprint, serving clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
• What sets DeciBio apart is its focused expertise—100% of its projects are centered on clinical diagnostics, research tools, pharmaceuticals, biotech, and health technology. This specialization allows the firm to deliver innovative insights and strategies that drive the development and adoption of precision medicine.
• DeciBio's team consists entirely of professionals with backgrounds in life sciences, ensuring a deep understanding of the complexities involved in this field. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, where employees are empowered to take initiative and contribute to projects from day one. With a commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth, DeciBio offers unique opportunities for team members to engage in various aspects of the business.
• As a boutique firm, DeciBio combines the agility of a startup with the resources and knowledge base of a larger organization. This dynamic environment fosters creativity and innovation, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Accountant: 
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure that accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems are accurate and current
• Manage cashflows, A/R, and A/P – ensuring transactions and invoices are processed and received timely
• Monitor and manage all taxes and jurisdictional compliance, for all five entities, leveraging external support
• Reconcile transactions, approve and categorize expenses, and close the books regularly
• Handle bill payments – both online and printed
• Oversee payroll setup, management, and documentation
• Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned
• Help manage the work of external accounting support
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: 
• Prepare and review A/R, A/P, budgets, and financial reports and models
• Support executive decision making through rigorous quantitative analysis of the business
• Track ESG-related data and manage reporting processes
• Work with senior team to ensure CRM data and associated reports are accurate and up-to-date
• Operations: 
• Manage vendor and client onboarding processes as well as continued compliance and documentation
• Support compliance and legal needs
• Maintain strong records and systems
• Support: 
• Report directly to COO, with exposure to the Leadership Team and the broader team
• Address ad hoc accounting requests via the accounting and team inquiries (email, Slack, phone, etc.)

Requirements:  

• At least four years of directly comparable experience or at least two years in Big 4 or comparable experience
• A profitability-driven mindset
• A self-starting proactive spirit who thrives while multi-allocated in a fast-paced work environment and has the ability to roll up their sleeves across the cash flow cycle and excel in both micro and macro tasks and thinking
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• An Engineering mind that can leverage advanced Excel functions and orchestrate ERP
• Embodiment of DeciBio’s core values
• Proficiency with modern accounting software, HRIS, payroll, integrations, and other ERP
• Experience with LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps and multi-state transactions
• Experience with foreign exchange is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in a relevant field;  CPA preferred 

Benefits (among others):  

• COMPENSATION:
• Salary ($86,000 - $121,000), performance bonus ($0 - $24,200), company profit sharing, and a 401(k) plan with contributions from DeciBio – the specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and location
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for all eligible new parents, plus 4 weeks pregnancy disability leave during a pregnancy
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance plans
• BALANCE:
• Self-directed "owner" PTO policy, holidays, and additional office closures;  Harmonious core values 
• Dog-friendly work environment
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive community of "DeciBions"
• CAREER TRAJECTORY:
• Various benefits and responsibilities associated with being a part of a dynamic and growing firm that empowers its employees 
• Inter-departmental exposure, including to the leadership team

DeciBio Consulting is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where DeciBions bring their authentic selves to work each day.  DeciBio Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, color, religion, age, or other legally protected status.

Candidates must have authorization to lawfully work in the United States.