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Lab Controller
Company | GeneDx |
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Location | Gaithersburg, MD, USA |
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Salary | $165000 – $180000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CMA certification a plus
- 10+ years progressive experience in accounting or finance in a production/manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical abilities with knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, and accounting systems
- Proven track record of leveraging data analysis tools or other BI software to improve internal performance management and reporting
- Strategic thinker, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Demonstrated ability to champion change management and influence diverse groups of stakeholders across all levels of the organization
- Exceptional leadership and proven track record of building and growing high performing, engaged teams
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency working with ERP systems (i.e., NetSuite)
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly cost accounting reporting and inventory management
- Analyze production costs, material consumption, and inventory levels
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities and help implement cost-saving measures
- Implement, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures; including assisting in the coordination of internal and external audits
- Analyze financial performance, identify cost drivers, and provide data-driven insights to aid operational decision-making improvements
- Develop and manage the lab’s annual budget and forecasts
- Prepare and present financial reports to lab management and corporate finance that monitor lab performance against budget and forecast
- Support the analytical and special project needs of the lab management team
- Provide financial leadership for cost savings initiatives and track the improvements to gauge the effectiveness of management decisions
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team to create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Promote a collaborative and results-orientated team environment
- Provide financial leadership and guidance to the lab team
- Build and expand a successful SOIP process while working closely with lab management to achieve financial and operational goals
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CMA certification a plus