Position Summary:

The Senior Controller serves as the company’s senior accounting leader, responsible for the design and operation of the accounting function and is based onsite at the company’s headquarters in West Valley City, Utah.  The role reports to and is supported by the Head of Finance, and will initially have two direct reports, with a mandate to grow the department as necessary to support the growth and development of the company. The role includes oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Equity. Operating in a lean, highly regulated high-technology manufacturing environment, the role is both strategic and hands-on, with accountability for accounting standards, financial governance, and day-to-day execution. The Senior Controller will design and improve ERP and financial systems, lead the month-end close, support the financial reporting process, ensure audit readiness, and safeguard financial integrity through close partnership with FP&A, legal, HR, and business operations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the accounting function end-to-end, with accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities, product lines, and jurisdictions.
• Oversee core accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, cash management, and manufacturing cost accounting, ensuring strong internal controls, appropriate segregation of duties, and consistent execution in a lean organization.
• Lead the financial close and reporting process, including month-end and year-end close, three-statement financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and clear variance analysis for management review.
• Support Operational compliance with applicable regulatory and government requirements impacting financial reporting, including NRC, DOE, EPA, OSHA, DOT, IATA, REACH, and TSCA.
• Serve as the primary accounting lead for financial audits, inspections, regulatory reviews, and transaction-related due diligence, including auditor relationship management and issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting positions, and internal control frameworks aligned with GAAP, SOX, and industry best practices, serving as an authority on accounting interpretations and judgments.
• Working with outside ERP consultants design, build, and enhance ERP and financial systems to support scalability, data integrity, effective intercompany processes, accurate consolidation, and ongoing operational efficiency, with integration across production, inventory, payroll, and compliance systems.
• Prepare financial reporting to the Head of Finance, for treasury, banking, and financing activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, covenant compliance, and accounting and disclosure related to capital raises, debt instruments, and complex financing transactions.
• Provide senior accounting leadership across the organization, partnering with FP&A, legal, HR, operations, and R&D; overseeing Revenue, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Payroll accounting functions.
• Support the Head of Finance and FP&A in the following areas equity (including Carta and stock-based compensation), governance, board and investor reporting, and transaction-related due diligence and communicating complex accounting and regulatory matters clearly to support informed decision-making. 

Minimum Requirements:

• CPA required, CMA or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated success operating in high-growth, complex organizations with multiple lines of business. A mix of big four public accounting and a minimum of 2 years corporate accounting.
• Experience serving as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including managing auditor relationships, issue resolution, and audit outcomes.
• Proven ability to build, structure, and mature accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and close processes, within evolving organizations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving ERP and financial systems, with an emphasis on scalability, data integrity, and year-over-year efficiency improvements.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 360, ASC 842, and ASC 718. Experience in regulated, government-adjacent, capital-intensive, and operationally complex environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with significant autonomy, sound judgment, and accountability in complex accounting and regulatory situations.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting functions and supervising operational accounting teams.

 Physical Requirements:

• Work to be conducted in an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Frequent use of computer with repetitive use of keyboard, mouse and manual dexterity.

 About Nusano:

At Nusano, we believe in the power of innovation to enhance lives and strengthen the communities we serve. We are more than a physics company; we are pioneers in the production of both medical and industrial isotopes. Our mission is to ensure that high-quality radioisotopes are readily available for critical applications, from cancer treatment to advancing space exploration, and enabling other groundbreaking innovations.

Our state-of-the-art facility in West Valley City, Utah will harness our proprietary ion source technology to produce isotopes efficiently and sustainably. We understand the urgent need for reliable access to these vital resources, and we are committed to leading the way in supply stability and innovation. We envision a future where no patient has to face treatment delays due to shortages, and where industries can thrive with dependable access to the materials they need.

At Nusano, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact, not only in healthcare but also in the broader community. We strive to empower our partners and customers, ensuring that together, we can build a healthier, more vibrant tomorrow for all.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays