The Role
Lead accounting function including GAAP financial reporting, month‑end/year‑end close, audits, cash management, ERP/process improvements, acquisition integration, and financial planning support for leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Life Science Connect (“LSC”) is a leading B2B media, information, and marketing services company serving the global life sciences ecosystem. Through trusted brands, data-driven insights, and integrated marketing solutions, the company connects suppliers, innovators, and decision-makers across pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, water, and food markets. Over the past 40 yrs, LSC has been helping their partners achieve their growth goals with innovative marketing program partnerships. They use their expertise in content marketing and sales enablement, in addition to their suite of capabilities and over two dozen proprietary websites to empower their clients to effectively connect their thought leadership, products, and solutions with actively engaged readers.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while improving processes and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Own GAAP financial statements and reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end close process
- Oversee accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition)
- Manage audits and ensure compliance
Cash Management
-Monthly Bank Reconciliations
-Weekly Cash Balance Report
-Tie daily cash reports to SF
-Reconcile Petty Cash
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop accounting team
- Seamlessly integrate acquisition targets
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive automation and ERP improvements
Business Partnership
- Support leadership with insights, budgeting, and forecasting
Required skills/experience- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 10–15 years' experience; 5+ years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experiencePreferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environment
- ERP implementation or optimization experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Industry experience aligned with life sciences, media, or B2B services preferred
Why Work for Life Science Connect?
• Medical / vision / prescription / dental coverage for you and your family
• 100% company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• 100% company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6%
• 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
• 13 company‑paid holidays
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while improving processes and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Own GAAP financial statements and reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end close process
- Oversee accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition)
- Manage audits and ensure compliance
Cash Management
-Monthly Bank Reconciliations
-Weekly Cash Balance Report
-Tie daily cash reports to SF
-Reconcile Petty Cash
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop accounting team
- Seamlessly integrate acquisition targets
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive automation and ERP improvements
Business Partnership
- Support leadership with insights, budgeting, and forecasting
Required skills/experience- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 10–15 years' experience; 5+ years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experiencePreferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environment
- ERP implementation or optimization experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Industry experience aligned with life sciences, media, or B2B services preferred
Why Work for Life Science Connect?
- Serve as a member of a very talented ELT committed to LSC’s long-term success
- Highly visible role in a high-end and mission-driven services business that values its people
- Strong industry tailwinds and growing TAM. LSC is a fast-growing leader in a fragmented B2B digital media industry
- Healthy capital investment by prominent private equity investors with deep industry experience
Compensation & Benefits
Life Science Connect offers a generous compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:• Medical / vision / prescription / dental coverage for you and your family
• 100% company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• 100% company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6%
• 15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
• 13 company‑paid holidays
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
- 10-15 years' experience with at least 5 years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge
- Team leadership experience
- Experience with month-end and year-end close, GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and managing audits
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environment
- ERP implementation or optimization experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Industry experience in life sciences, media, or B2B services
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The Company
What We Do
Life Science Connect is a network of life science communities dedicated to a better way of connecting professionals and suppliers to advance the pace of research, development, manufacturing, and the use of life science innovations.
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