Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada, California (USA), United States

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Communication
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Teamwork
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Analytical Thinking
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Active or inactive CPA with 5+ years in public accounting
3+ years in an operating company or not-for-profit environment
Expert knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition; strong understanding of clinical trial finances
Proficiency with mid-to-enterprise accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics)

Requirements:

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversee the financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including investigator payments, accruals, and clinical supply costs
Oversee complex revenue recognition models to ensure accuracy and ASC 606 compliance
Maintain and optimize the accounting system with opportunities for automation and process improvements to scale with growth

Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative

About Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative

A 501C(3) charitable organization, Quantum Leap was established in 2005 as a collaboration between medical researchers at University of California, San Francisco and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Our mission is to integrate high-impact research with clinical processes and systems technology, resulting in improved data management and information systems, greater access to clinical trial matching and sponsorship, and greater benefit to providers, patients and researchers. Our goal is to improve and save lives.The founders of Quantum Leap recognize that good ideas and research projects in a University setting were often “orphaned” at the end of a research project. These efforts were frequently left with no funds or organizational structure to adequately engage clinical providers and ultimately benefit patient care. In addition, the intellectual property often created as part of these research endeavors remain untapped and undeveloped.Modeled after Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial culture with an added social value objective, our social-entrepreneurial model embodies:+ Identifying clinical and research efforts with a potential for high impact+ Providing financial and managerial assistance+ Forming organizations and management teams to grow proven ideas into products+ Securing funding in stages as efforts mature+ Creating strategic partnerships committed to developing high-value healthcare services and productsWe support the development and implementation of innovative ways to deliver better, less costly healthcare. We are committed to establishing unique collaborations across the medical, technology and bioscience industries: all necessary components to accelerate healthcare research into the marketplace. Our efforts focus on quality-of-care and quality-of-life issues, and to create initiatives that foster excellent clinical practices using quality improvement disciplines with a strong patient-centric focus.

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Job Title: Controller

Location: Remote

Reports to: CEO

Position Summary

Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative (QLHC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 2005 as a collaboration between medical researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Our mission is to integrate high-impact research with clinical processes and systems technology to improve data management, expand access to clinical trial matching and sponsorship, and benefit patients, providers, and researchers. We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting functions. This role is ideal for a CPA who has built a strong foundation in public accounting and transitioned into an operational environment. You will be responsible for the integrity of our financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and managing the complexities of revenue recognition within the clinical trial landscape. We need a "player-coach"—someone who can oversee the big picture but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to reconcile a difficult account or improve a process.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Clinical Trial Oversight: Manage the financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including tracking investigator payments, accruals, and clinical supply costs.
Revenue Recognition: Oversee complex revenue recognition models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ASC 606).
Internal Controls & Systems: Maintain and optimize the accounting system; identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to scale with company growth.
Audit & Tax: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax preparers.
Operational Deep-Dives: Perform "in the weeds" reconciliations and data analysis to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.

Qualifications

Certification: CPA required (Active or Inactive).
Public Accounting: Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting.
Operational Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an operating company or a not-for-profit environment.
Technical Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of GAAP and Revenue Recognition principles.
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the financial mechanics of clinical trials (e.g., CRO management, patient enrollment milestones, and site costs).
Systems: Proficiency in mid-to-enterprise level accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Microsoft Dynamics).
Mindset: A "roll up the sleeves" mentality with the ability to pivot from executive-level reporting to granular transactional work.