Buck Institute
The Controller serves as the senior accounting leader and second-in-command within Finance, overseeing day-to-day accounting and financial operations for an organization with an annual budget of approximately $62.6 million. This role supervises a six-person finance team, ensures accurate financial reporting and internal controls, and supports the CFO with audit readiness and strategic financial planning. The position requires expertise in GAAP, grant compliance, and modernizing finance operations through automation and AI-enabled tools.
Headquarters
Novato, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
1999
The Buck Institute is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research center in Novato, California focused on the biology of aging and extending healthy human lifespan. Its scientists conduct basic and translational research into aging and age‑related diseases—such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, metabolic and immune dysfunction—using interdisciplinary teams that combine genetics, cell biology, systems approaches and chemistry. The institute also runs graduate and postdoctoral training, partners with industry and clinical collaborators to accelerate therapies, and shares discoveries through public outreach and events.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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