About Cerus: Cerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of Concord, CA where you'll work twice a week in the office. Summary Scope of Position: The Controller is the senior-most member of the accounting team and trusted partner for the CFO.

Responsible for managing global corporate and operational accounting functions and related third parties, SEC financial reporting, internal controls.

Responsibilities

: Strong leadership presence and drive for results in commercial, publicly traded, global organization Strong knowledge of current and developing GAAP standards Develop and lead corporate accounting, operational accounting, technical accounting, payables, SEC reporting (’33 Securities Act and ’34 Securities Exchange Act) and international accounting teams Liaison with Legal, Sales, Operations (including Customer Care, Sales Ops, Supply Chain), IT Manage external auditors, valuation experts, internal audit/SOX firms, and other third-party experts Oversee accounting functions and staff in overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures Ensure compliance with all relevant facets of Sarbanes-Oxley, including management of third-party internal controls testing firm Oversee Government contract accounting and invoicing, including working with PMO office in-charge of Government projects Oversee the evolution of financial accounting and reporting systems required to maintain reporting

Requirements

Prepare materials and interact with Board of Directors’ Audit Committee Perform other related duties as required.

, research, clinical development, regulatory, sales ops) Working knowledge and experience with financial software required – Oracle preferred Strong analytical and organizational skills Strong leadership, management and mentoring skill; team oriented Demonstrated accuracy and ability to focus on detail while understanding the relevance and application of that detail to the larger business at hand Flexible, ability to adapt to changing priorities We understand that our people are essential to our success.

Qualifications

Benefits

package, designed to improve employees’ lives both on and off the job.

plans : medical, dental, vision, domestic partner

, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), RSUs Work and family : EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement

Compensation

: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $252,000-$298,000 annually .