Controller

Job Title: Controller

Summary

The Controller is a key finance leader responsible for driving financial excellence, overseeing all accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. This role partners closely with leadership to support strategic decision-making, enhance financial processes, and guide the organization through continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, pharmaceutical industry experience, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, revenue recognition, cost accounting, inventory, tax, treasury, and internal controls.
• Prepare and review all financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and oversee annual audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including corporate income tax, sales tax, and transfer pricing.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams with financial insights and analysis.
• Manage intercompany transactions, cost allocations, physical inventory processes, and cycle counts.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.
• Drive process automation, system enhancements, and monthly close optimization.
• Establish and manage accounting KPIs and performance benchmarks.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare memos for non-standard transactions.
• Coordinate tax planning and compliance with external advisors.
• Support integration activities for acquisitions.

Strategic Financial Management

• Advise leadership with insights based on financial analysis and business performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Evaluate and implement systems and tools that improve financial reporting and efficiency.
• Assess financial risks and opportunities to support operational and strategic initiatives.

Enterprise & People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance financial literacy and ensure compliance organization-wide.
• Represent Finance on enterprise initiatives and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles.
• Prior experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or life sciences required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite; ERP implementation a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and government pricing/rebates in pharmaceuticals.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.