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Epicured · 8 hours ago

Assistant Financial Controller

Epicured is on a mission to combat and prevent chronic disease by translating scientific research into high-quality food products. The Assistant Financial Controller will strengthen the financial infrastructure, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate financial reporting while collaborating with senior leadership across various departments.

Food and BeverageHealth CareNutritionTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Scope and implement a new ERP system, leveraging automation tools to improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency across departments
Lead month-end and year-end closings, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Design and maintain robust accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation to strengthen compliance and streamline workflows. Ensure systems and processes are scalable to support company growth and new business lines
Partner with senior leadership to coordinate the annual financial review, ensuring full audit readiness and adherence to accounting standards
Oversee the implementation and integration of a new payroll system with ERP and HR platforms
Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making (e.g., cost control, pricing, and capital investment initiatives)
Partner with IT, FP&A, and Operations to enhance data visibility, analytics, and forecasting capabilities that support strategic planning
Build management dashboards and establish financial KPIs to help leadership monitor financial health, performance trends, and operational efficiency

Qualification

ERP system implementationGAAP knowledgeFinancial reportingAccounting policiesFinancial data analysisAnalytical skillsProactive approachExcel proficiencyExperience in startupsSage IntacctQuickBooks OnlineCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA preferred but not required)
Proven experience implementing or managing an ERP system
Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work on-site at the Glen Cove headquarters at least four days per week

Preferred

Experience in a scaling or high-growth organization, ideally within a startup or multi-entity environment
Prior experience with Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial data analysis tools
Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to thrive with minimal supervision in a collaborative team setting

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible hybrid work environment
Opportunity for advancement as Epicured scales its finance and technology infrastructure

Company

Epicured

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Epicured is a food-as-medicine healthcare company that delivers a nutrition-first approach to chronic condition management.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-04-05Series A
2018-03-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Richard Bennett
Co-Founder & CEO
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Patricia Bradley
Senior Vice President, Life Sciences and Clinical Development Partnerships
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