Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
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Job Description
At PicnicHealth were building the future of non-interventional clinical research and centered on patients. Our mission is to make it radically easier faster and more affordable to perform clinical trials and get better treatments to patients. Were replacing the legacy services-heavy model with a modern AI-first approach that unlocks insights from rich multi-modal datafrom clinical notes and imaging to lab resultsat scale. By engaging patients directly through our personal health assistant PicnicAI which meets them where theyre at and delights them along the way (with an industry leading NPS of 76) patients participate actively in the research they care about.
PicnicHealth is already a trusted partner to 7 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies. Our work spans 40 disease areas and has supported over 60 peer-reviewed publications including an FDA submission that incorporates PicnicHealth data.
Founded in 2014 weve raised $100M from top investors like Amplify Partners Felicis Ventures B Capital Group and Y Combinator. Our business running non-interventional studies more than doubled last year and were growing even faster in 2025. Were a team of doctors patients data nerds engineers and builders reimagining how clinical research works and were just getting started!
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the accounting operations at PicnicHealth. Reporting directly to the CFO you will be a key leader in scaling our accounting function during a pivotal phase of growth. We are looking for a hands-on strategic operator who will not only manage the day-to-day but also build the systems processes and controls necessary for our future. As our Assistant Controller you are ultimately responsible for transforming our accounting function from reactive to proactive creating and transforming the systems and insights that help us make faster smarter business decisions.
The final level and title will be based on the candidates experience and leadership capabilities.
What Youll Own and Drive:
- Accounting Operations: Own the entire accounting function including AR/AP payroll general ledger management treasury and tax. Ensure the timely and accurate close of our books and deliver financial statements that the leadership team can trust implicitly.
- Internal Controls & Audit Excellence: Design implement and maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate financial risks. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors leading a seamless and efficient annual audit process.
- Strategic Revenue Recognition: Master our revenue streams and own the end-to-end ASC 606 compliance process for our contracts. Partner with Sales and Legal to provide guidance on contract structure.
- Process Scalability & Automation: Move beyond the status quo. Proactively identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies leveraging technology and AI tools to automate manual workflows improve data accuracy and prepare the companys financial infrastructure for its next stage of growth.
- Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Serve as a key partner to the business. Collaborate with FP&A on cash flow forecasting. Work closely with Sales and RevOps on deal desk support commission structures and billing.
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead mentor and develop our dedicated accounting team. Foster a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.
Who You Are
- A True Owner and Builder: You possess a deep sense of accountability and an operators mindset. When you see a problem you own it from diagnosis through resolution. You dont just identify issues; you build solutions.
- Meticulous and Detail-Oriented: You believe that accuracy is non-negotiable. You have a proven ability to deliver financials and reports that are reliable well-documented and stand up to scrutiny.
- Proactive and Forward-Looking: You dont just close the books; you look around corners anticipate future challenges and build processes to mitigate them before they become problems. You have a vision for leveraging AI and modern tools to enhance financial controls create efficiencies and anticipate future business needs
- A Strong Business Partner: You understand the why behind the numbers. You can translate complex accounting concepts into practical business insights and build trusted relationships with cross-functional leaders.
- An Independent Leader: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can operate with a high degree of autonomy capable of leading your function while keeping a CFO informed on what matters most.
You are a great fit if you have:
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience with a required mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and private industry experience.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license is a firm requirement.
- Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 particularly as it applies to SaaS and technology companies.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and leading external audit processes.
- Proven experience scaling accounting processes and systems in a high-growth startup environment.
- Experience working directly with C-level executives and presenting financial information.
- Familiarity with sales compensation plan structures and equity administration (e.g. Carta) is a plus.
- Experience with multi-entity business structures
We expect all team members to be amazing in their roles and ultimately to move the PicnicHealth mission forward.
What is clinical research and why will PicnicHealth win
Clinical research is the industry responsible for conducting studies to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs and treatments. Better trials lead to faster more cost-effective drug development ultimately resulting in more and improved treatments for patients. However the process remains highly inefficient. Trials are a major bottleneck in drug development and the promising advancements in biotech cannot translate to real patient impact unless clinical research becomes faster and more efficient
The industry runs on outdated technology and manual processes. Research sites (hospitals academic centers doctors offices) are overburdened and under-resourced. Contract research organizations (CROs) the organizations that traditionally run clinical trials for life sciences companies typically throw hundreds-of-thousands of man-hours wrangling sites and cobbling together vendor software.
PicnicHealth has built technology that uniquely positions us to run faster cheaper and more flexible studies while removing burden from sites:
- PicnicAI (trained on 350M clinician annotations over 100k patient records) is the only system that can effectively access and structure all participant EMR data trials need
- Our AI health assistant (NPS of 76 in 2024) guides participants through study activities and enables most to be done at home
- Were an integrated solution virtual site CRO and software platform with AI built in from the ground up initially focusing on non-interventional research.
Perks & Benefits @PicnicHealth
At PicnicHealth you get to solve real problems with real solutions great tech and great people. We look to attract and retain exceptional performers through a mission that matters a culture that allows team members to do their best work and be their real selves and through competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned to the market and our Core Values.
Were a remote first company with teammates spread across the US. We support in-person gatherings including co-working spaces and multi-day onsites to build connections and move forward strategic initiatives. Expect to travel 2-4 times a year. For our team members in the Bay Area who prefer to work in person we can offer a hybrid set up to work from the SF office on a flexible schedule.
Target Base Salary Range: $140K-200K
The base salary PicnicHealth offers may vary depending upon the scope complexity and autonomy of the position and on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience. The total package will include equity in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans. The total package will include equity in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
You also get:
- Comprehensive benefits including above market Health Dental Vision
- Family friendly environment
- Flexible time off
- 401k plan
- Free PicnicHealth account
- Equipment and internet funds for home office set up
- Wellness Stipend
Equal Opportunity Statement
PicnicHealth is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value a diverse and balanced team where everyone can belong.
Employment Type
Full Time
