Senior Director, Controller

Job Description

The Controller will be responsible for management of the accounting department and the internal controls of a dynamic, growing company. The successful candidate will manage a high performing team and act as a key point person for the executive staff, board of directors and investors.

Professional Responsibilities:

Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day activities of the accounting department, including the accounting close process, accounts payable, payroll and equity administration. Oversight of the accounting department also includes accurate preparation of financial accounting results and the evaluation, implementation and maintenance of financial software and systems

Oversees the technical accounting function which serves as the technical subject matter expert to include: developing, maintaining and enforcing accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP and other authoritative literature; leading analysis of the application of technical accounting standards to complex business issues and transactions and providing well-supported documentation of positions and conclusions; and overseeing SEC reporting guidelines

Keeps informed of current developments in the field of US GAAP standards, other authoritative standards, new legislation, professional trends, and technological advances within biopharmaceutical industry

Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (and related footnote disclosures) in accordance with US GAAP

Oversee the SEC reporting function which is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of external financial reporting, including the drafting and finalization of Forms 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings as required, in compliance with SEC regulations and US GAAP disclosure requirements

Serve as primary contact for and manage external audit and tax service providers

Oversees the design of internal control program and leads team to implement and perform the appropriate control functions to allow for a strong control environment. This also includes execution and testing of controls to ensure overall compliance with SOX 404 requirements and management certifications

Manage treasury functions and cash flow management

Responsible for stock administration and recordkeeping

Oversee risk management to include business insurance renewals

Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecast

Oversee tax planning, compliance and filings, including corporate income tax, sales and use tax and VAT

Manage, mentor and develop a high performing team to include defining the strategic direction of the accounting organization in line with the Company vision

Other duties and projects as assigned to make this job a career building experience

Education/Experience:

BS/BA degree in accounting, with a CPA license and extensive background working in technical accounting for a publicly-traded company

At least 15 years of finance and accounting experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented, hands-on environment at a small to medium size company, preferably in the life sciences, medical technology or diagnostics industries

At least 5 years of management experience

Professional Requirements:

Experience preparing materials for and presenting to the Audit Committee for the Board of Directors

Ability to be visionary in building an experienced and high-performing team to properly support the growth of the Company.

Team-oriented with outstanding integrity, accuracy and organizational skills

Ability to proactively identify and solve problems

Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate interaction with all levels of an organization and outside audiences as well as excellent listening skills and is open and responsive to new ideas

A positive, self-confident, decisive leader, with a track record in developing high performing teams, leveraging a collaborative, coaching approach in management style, and retaining talent

Computer skills: Functional experience with an ERP; proficiency in MS Office applications such as; Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint

Experience in project management and system implementation