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Controller
Job Location:
Job Location:
Horsham, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 150000 - 175000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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
- 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% companypaid short and longterm disability insurance
100% companypaid life insurance
401(k) with dollarfordollar company match up to 6%
15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
13 companypaid 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
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 1015 years experience; 5 years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications- CPA preferred
- 1015 years experience; 5 years as Controller
- Strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experience
- 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 LSCs 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 addition to a competitive salary youll enjoy:Medical / vision / prescription / dental coverage for you and your family
100% companypaid short and longterm disability insurance
100% companypaid life insurance
401(k) with dollarfordollar company match up to 6%
15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 1
13 companypaid holidays
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Life Science Connect we hire world-class employees with high character, drive, discipline, and a track record of success. In turn, the company provides them with career growth potential, a friendly work atmosphere, and excellent pay and benefits. Our teams are devoted to providing ... View more
