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KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with Nabsys, Inc. (www.nabsys.com) to recruit the Company’s new Director of Accounting and Finance. As pioneers in DNA analysis, Nabsys is leading advancements in life sciences and healthcare through its advanced analysis of genomic structural variation.

Founded in 2005, Nabsys discovered electronic nanodetection technology, a groundbreaking technology with applications in DNA analysis, which enables scientists to achieve the most accurate, precise, and cost-effective results in genome mapping. Nabsys is diligently working towards developing cost-effective ways to allow its genomic structural information to become available to every laboratory. As a testament to the Company’s success and dedication, it holds 17 patent families and was the recipient of the prestigious “$1,000 Genome” award from the National Human Genome Research Institute. Nabsys proudly partners with Hitachi High-Tech to continue to develop and improve upon their technology.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the accuracy of all financial information. Nabsys is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the implementation, management, and growth of accounting and finance. The Director of Finance and Accounting will be an immediate impact player responsible for leading our client’s internal accounting function in collaboration with an outsourced accounting firm.

This is an opportunity for a driven finance professional to design, develop and implement an evolving financial function, immediately making their own footprint in a fast-moving, fast-growing, dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will thrive working independently and come with a collaborative work style.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, cash disbursements, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, and general ledger account analysis.
• Perform continuous assessment of the month-end closing process to reduce the timing required to close the financial period.
• Prepare budgets and projections; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare budget variance analysis.
• Monitors accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Monitor accrued expenses and fixed assets.
• Perform various month-end reconciliations, resolving any discrepancies.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as requested.
• Assist in financial modeling.
• Create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decision-making.
• Provide FP&A support related to productivity, demand planning, reporting, and metrics in a timely manner.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of GAAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field and ten years’ experience.
• CPA preferred, and public accounting experience is helpful.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various levels of management.