Corporate Controller  

Overview:

This position defines, develops, directs and manages the financial and accounting operations and affairs of the organization. Key deliverables under the direct responsibility of the Corporate Controller include: Oversight of the accuracy and technical accounting application of all financial transactions, effective management and departmental reporting and analysis, ensure accurate, timely and relevant forecasting of fiscal performance, maintain a strong internal control environment to ensure compliance with SOX/404 requirements, compliance and enforcement of all corporate financial policies, effective communication with executive management of risks and opportunities, and providing effective leadership and development to all staff. Specific departments under the direct/indirect management of the Corporate Controller include: General Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Order Control, Travel Department, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll & Stock Administration.



Responsibilities:
  • Provide effective leadership over Finance & Accounting Department to ensure all responsibilities are met.
  • Instill sense of urgency, high levels of productivity and accuracy within department at all levels.
  • Foster communication and cooperation among all groups within Finance and Accounting.
  • Provide effective, strategic reporting to executive team to aid in managing corporate financial objectives.
  • Communicate to executive management regarding all financial results and targets.
  • Develop and maintain effective processes to ensure robust and accurate forecasting of financial targets (revenue, expense, cash flow, etc.) is achieved.
  • Provide oversight of the quarterly closing process.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
  • Work closely with the External Reporting and Tax Department Leaders to ensure consistent and accurate application of all accounting and regulatory standards within reported financial results.
  • Ensure proper accounting and financial compliance of all corporate contracts.
  • Provide effective and meaningful analysis on all major fiscal areas of the organization.
  • Oversee major strategic financial projects and ensure successful implementation.
  • Oversee and ensure proper implementation of major business development opportunities within financial operations and reporting.
  • Foster relationships with other functional leaders to promote collaboration on key business objectives.
  • Provide effective, timely and relevant training and development opportunities within the Finance Department.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
  • 10 or more years applicable experience
  • Recent Experience in Managing Finance Department of Publicly Traded Company a must.
  • Previous experience as Controller or Sr. Level Manager in public company required
  • Pharma Experience a plus
  • Experience in working in fast pace - ever changing finance environment
  • Action oriented and Strong Sense of Urgency
  • Advanced technical understanding of GAAP and successful implementation into large Finance Department
  • Strong Business Process background
  • Strong Leadership skills, experience in leading people at multiple levels and backgrounds
  • Effective communicator - verbal and written
  • Proven success in customer loyalty
  • Innovative
  • Licensed CPA required, strongly preferred

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