Job Description
SUMMARY
The Financial Controller plays a critical leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities for a U.S.-based organization operating within a highly regulated environment. This position blends strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to influence business performance, lead a small finance team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners. The role provides exposure to international reporting requirements, operational logistics, and executive decision-making.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Analyze profit and loss results, with a strong focus on revenue trends, operating expenses, and cost controls.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing variance analysis to support leadership planning.
- Lead and mentor a finance team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting.
- Review payroll-related accounting entries and maintain accurate employee financial records.
- Act as the primary financial contact for third-party logistics partners, reviewing invoices, chargebacks, returns, and inventory discrepancies.
- Oversee credit approvals, monitor receivables aging, and support timely cash collections.
- Manage required regulatory and compliance reporting, including government pricing submissions and transparency reporting.
- Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, serving as the main financial point of contact.
- Ensure required business and operational licenses remain active and compliant across all applicable jurisdictions.
- Support sales operations through incentive compensation calculations, expense auditing, and fleet program oversight.
- Manage financial aspects of imported goods, partnering with logistics and regulatory stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with IT partners to maintain secure financial systems, payment processing, and compliance standards.
- Support onboarding processes by ensuring financial system access, expense tools, and corporate resources are established.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Prior experience in a Controller or Accounting Manager capacity.
- Background in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or healthcare strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced credentials such as CPA or MBA are advantageous.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. tax requirements, multi-state compliance, and financial reporting standards.
- Experience working with ERP systems and expense management platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and partner across departments.
BENEFITS
- High-visibility leadership role with direct impact on business strategy and financial performance.
- Exposure to international operations and collaboration with global stakeholders.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated finance team.
- Broad scope of responsibility offering career growth and skill diversification.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable, long-term role within a growing and regulated industry.
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