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The Assistant Controller serves as a senior finance leader, providing enterprise-wide leadership over accounting operations, financial close, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role is a key member of the Finance leadership team and acts as a strategic partner to the Vice President, Controller & Treasurer to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of the company’s financial operations. 

The Assistant Controller oversees multiple accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll, SEC reporting and SOX internal control design and implementation through direct oversight of senior managers and individual contributors. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting organizational growth and complexity. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Serve as a senior leader within the Finance organization, supporting enterprise-wide financial strategy, governance, and execution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Vice President, Controller & Treasurer on accounting operations, risks, controls, and process improvements.
• Provide leadership oversight for multiple accounting functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
• Direct and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial transaction processing and reporting across all assigned functions.
• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in coordination with other finance leaders.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support external audits and internal reviews by providing oversight, documentation, and coordination across accounting teams.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance scalability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement system enhancements, automation, and best practices.
• Lead and/or support finance-related initiatives and special projects, including system implementations, process redesigns, and integration activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team consisting of both people leaders and individual contributors.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support Finance and business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred;
• Minimum of 15 years of accounting experience, including at least 7 years of Big 4 experience as well as public company supervisory experience focused on accounting operations, financial statement preparation, SEC reporting;
• Experience with SOX compliance;
• Experience in leading and managing staff, including staff development and performance evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to proactively problem-solve, identify, advocate for, and execute improvements;
• Diligent, highly efficient and accurate, with extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Critical thinking self-starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities; and
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities 

•  This position will require management capabilities to successfully achieve results through leading a mix of direct report individual contributors, and direct report managers who supervise additional staff.
  

Additional Information 

The annual rate of pay for this position ranges from $233,700 – $356,300. For non-exempt roles, and according to applicable regulations, there may be the possibility for overtime pay. This role is eligible for the Company’s discretionary bonus and discretionary equity incentives. Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s benefits programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, 401(k) plan with employer match, access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, (ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, and disability benefits. 

The annual pay rate range is described in good faith, and the Company believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Statement 

MacroGenics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email info@macrogenics.com or call (301) 354-3566 and/or 711 for TTD/TTY service.