Controller/Accounting Director

About Cleerly

We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company based in Denver, Colorado and New York, New York that’s revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. We were founded in 2017 by one of the world’s leading cardiologists and are a growing team of world-class engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders. We raised $223M in Series C funding in 2022 which will enable rapid growth and continued support of our mission. 

Cleerly is creating a new standard of care for heart disease through value-based, AI-driven precision diagnostic solutions with the goal of helping prevent heart attacks. Our technology goes beyond traditional measures of heart disease by enabling comprehensive quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, in each of the heart arteries. Cleerly’s solutions are supported by more than a decade of performing some of the world’s largest clinical trials to identify important findings beyond symptoms that increase a person’s risk of heart attacks. 

About the Team

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Controller/Accounting Director to join our dynamic team. As the Controller/Accounting Director, you will play a key role in overseeing all aspects of our company's financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, and have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in SaaS start-up environments.

About the Opportunity

• 1. Financial Operations:

  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, standards, regulations, and best practices.

  • Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.

  • Oversee Billing and Collections partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient order to cash process. 

  2. Financial Reporting and Analysis:

  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis in accordance with GAAP.

  • Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and process improvements.

  • Partner with FP&A Director to provide regular financial updates to the executive team, stakeholders, and board of directors.

  3. Internal Controls and Compliance:

  • Develop and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

  • Document policies and procedures in accounting memos.

  • Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion and resolution of any audit findings.

  • Stay updated on accounting regulations and industry best practices, recommending and implementing changes as necessary.

  • Lead efforts on annual GAAP audit including managing professional services firm and other internal stakeholders to ensure company is ready for audit. 

  • Make recommendations to CFO for process improvement and most efficient use of finance resources (outsource vs insource).

  4. Team Leadership and Development:

  • Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support career development opportunities for team members.

  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, open communication, and high ethical standards.

Salary:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on internal controls, accounting/bookkeeping, financial reporting and technical accounting.

• Previous experience working in start-up environments is highly desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

• Proficiency in accounting sof