Why would I want this job?
Senior Director, Assistant Controller for a fully integrated pharma company with research and development, clinical, manufacturing and commercial expertise.
Hybrid schedule, 3-4 days onsite/1-2 days remote.
What would I be doing?
- Oversee various corporate accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely monthly close including accounts payable, payroll and cash management
- Responsible for all transactions related to revenue recognition, gross-to-net transaction processing and accounting
- Ensure compliance with all internal controls and procedures.
- Responsible for providing oversight over all aspects of the Company’s SOX program and external audit.
- Develop and implement process improvement by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes
- Assist with the development, maintenance and communication of company accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
- Oversee inventory accounting
- Contribute to monthly/quarterly reporting and period-end close including journal entries and analytics package for senior management and external auditors
- Coordinate with and provide management oversight over third party tax consultants for the preparation of quarterly tax provision and annual tax returns
- Perform complex account analysis and reconciliations
- Coordinate with various internal groups for issues that are identified and resolve those issues in a timely manner.
What would make me qualified?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA is required
- Mix of large public accounting experience and industry experience highly preferred
- 5+ years of accounting experience; Pharma/biotech industry experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to build relationships, both within the organization and external and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Firm understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and application of controls across an organization
- Experience with ERP systems and system implementations