Controller Position

We are the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI). We are a leading translational research institute that advances academic and industry science through collaboration to improve patient health outcomes. Building your career at the IBRI in Indianapolis’ 16 Tech Innovation District, means being part of a team of renowned scientists, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders.

Today’s research is being driven by significant advances in our abilities to study complex disease processes and propose new ways to improve patients’ lives. To reflect the evolving nature of life sciences research and encourage synergies through collaboration, we’re enhancing our integrated capabilities, adding depth to how we approach patient-informed translational science and pursuing four foundational areas of scientific focus. These four areas will provide us the core talent and capability to pursue translational science in this new patient-centric framework:

• Disease, Systems, Pathways – We’re working to better understand diabetes and identify new ways to combat the disease. We’re applying this learning to other diseases that share common systems and pathways.
• Molecular Innovation – We’re developing new capabilities for molecular design and drug discovery to investigate disease processes and pursue new therapeutic approaches.
• Integrated Data Sciences – We’re pursuing advanced data sciences to create novel end-user inspired solutions that address complex analysis, simulation, and prediction across the translational sciences.
• Enabling Technologies – We’re building a rich platform of enabling technologies that give our scientists, partners, and collaborators access to the best tools to solve complex scientific problems.

The IBRI’s vision is to build a world-class organization of researchers, innovators and business professionals that catalyze activities across the Indiana (and beyond) life sciences community. To achieve that vision, we look for curious and collaborative team members who are energized by innovation, guided by integrity and inspired by diversity.

The Position:

This position has responsibility for general accounting and controls. The position reports to the CFO and has an Accounting Assistant direct report.

A new Controller will join the institution at an exciting moment in its history. As the IBRI celebrates its success as the anchor tenant of 16Tech, the institute is also transforming all aspects of its work to meet the unmet needs of diseases that affect patients everywhere.

Major Duties Include:

This position has responsibility for general accounting and controls. The position reports to the CFO and has an Accounting Assistant direct report.

A new Controller will join the institution at an exciting moment in its history. As the IBRI celebrates its success as the anchor tenant of 16Tech, the institute is also transforming all aspects of its work to meet the unmet needs of diseases that affect patients everywhere.

Major Duties Include:

1. Accounting:

• Oversight of Timely Month End Close, (e.g., JVs, Accruals, etc.)
• Monthly Reports & Financial Statements
• Review & Sign Account Reconciliations
• Oversee Bill and Collect (AR & Collections)
• Oversee Payment of Vendors
  • Oversee Accounts Payable Automation (e.g.., Tipalti Relationship Ownership)
• Ensure Appropriate Accounting & Controls
  • Maintain & Update Accounting & Financial Policies & SOPs
  • Train appropriate roles on (A&F) Policies & SOPs
  • Evaluate risk and ensure appropriate related controls are in place
  • Monitoring of key policies & processes
• Annual Negotiated Rate Financials & Schedules and stay ahead of changes in Federal Regulations
• Fixed Assets (Maintain Fixed Asset Log, Annual Review & Adjust as needed)
• Oversee Inventory and related adjustments
• Maintain Chart of Accounts
• Create & Maintain Projects & Reporting (partner with SA)
• Accounting Systems Implementation & Updates

2. Audit & Tax

• Manage external audits (Financial & Single) and related follow ups.
• Invoice for Event Space activity in coordination with Event Coordinator
  • Provide online payment options to ‘customer’ as needed.
• Review collections and ensure payments are timely from customers.

3. Tax

• NFP Status (Evaluate & Maintain & Internally Training & Communication as needed)
• Tax Compliance Filings
  • 990, States, etc.
  • 1099s

4. Procurement

• PO Management
• RFP Management (i.e., exception process, single source, etc.)
• Oversight for reconciling debit card purchases (sign off)

5. Business Support

• Provide business with cost analysis as needed for grants, business development, contracts, etc. as needed.
• Provide Utilization Reports monthly to Executive Team for decision making and prioritization.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting is required. An advanced degree is desirable.
• A licensed CPA is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisorial experience is required.
• Familiarity with federal grants management and related compliance is preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in Accounting or Finance role, preferably in Public Accounting, Non-Profit or Life Sciences, managing accounting processes and controls and financial budgets preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Passion for science and an appreciation and understanding of the Institute’s mission.
• Focus on achieving results and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working across departments, with outside collaborators and working effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to bring innovative thinking and solutions to address challenges, in a positive manner.
• Capability to grasp pertinent details, recognize subtleties, and critically analyze data.
• Positive outlook and tenacity to achieve results.
• Continuous learner who sees new projects and responsibilities as an opportunity for personal growth
• Demonstrates highest level of ethics, integrity and trust while acting with courage and candor.
• Embrace and demonstrate the values of the IBRI.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The IBRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.