Controller
Octant Bio · Emeryville, California, United States
Posted 20 days ago · $240,000 to $280,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Octant Bio's roles stay open a median of 21 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Octant Bio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Octant Bio
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Octant Bio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Octant Bio.
About this role
The Controller at Octant will lead the accounting function, ensuring operational excellence and financial integrity while partnering with various departments. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting operations, overseeing financial close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and developing accounting policies. The role also involves mentoring the accounting team and providing insights on financial matters to the broader organization.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Octant Bio as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Active CPA license
- 10+ years progressive accounting experience
- Experience in Big 4 and/or public companies
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance
- Strong judgment and integrity
Nice to have
- Biotech / pharma experience, especially in clinical-stage companies
- Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent leadership skills
What you get
- Annual base salary in the range of $240,000 to $280,000
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Equity
- 401(k) matching
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced, evolving environment may require adaptability
- Onsite work location in Emeryville, California
- No remote work mentioned
- Focus on hands-on leadership may not suit all candidates
Summarised from Octant Bio's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Octant Bio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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