Controller, Financial Operations

Role Overview

The Controller will manage the integrity of the Company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting systems. This role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, leads the monthly close and consolidation processes, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, and serves as the primary accounting contact for external auditors.

What You Will Do

The position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, and oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple legal entities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance, a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, and significant knowledge of accounting, finance, and financial control principles.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, or 4-year equivalent, with a major in business, accounting, or finance
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance
• Possess significant knowledge of accounting, finance, and financial control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Previous experience in Pharmacy or the Pharmaceutical industry a plus
• Professional certification, such as a CPA (certified public accountant) or a CA (chartered accountant), is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing an accounting function and a team of finance professionals.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide solutions to complex problems
• A detail-oriented approach with an ability to switch between job responsibilities quickly and seamlessly
• Ability to be highly transparent, ethical, and driven
• Relentless attention to detail and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with all internal organizational levels, partners, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to think and act independently, formulate and support new ideas, and champion new initiatives within and beyond the scope of one’s own responsibilities
• Proficient in financial management systems (Dynamics 365 Business Central), accounting software, and Power BI or other financial reporting and dashboard tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and especially Excel.