Global Controller

Job Description

Company Description

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Job Summary

The Global Controller reports directly to the CFO and functions as a hands-on leader within the Finance and broader organization. The Global Controller is responsible for the U.S. based and international accounting, compliance and financial reporting functions which include multiple entities with a combined annual revenue of $300M. S/he provides high quality, accurate and timely data and analysis for strategic decision support; works collaboratively with the CFO on strategic matters, policies and priorities; and represents Finance in cross-organizational working groups.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Direct, support, and where necessary, perform the duties of general and international accounting, multi-entity consolidation, internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, and cash management.

Ensure the integrity of financial systems and data or all internal and external financial reporting. Current financial systems include MIP for general accounting and Adaptive as the database for management performance reporting.

Manage the annual external audit and ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable regulatory and governance requirements including internal policies and procedures, donor requirements, and municipal bond covenants.

Partner with the CFO to manage the external financing relationships including regular financial reporting and borrowing base audit requests.

Collaborate with and support the development, implementation, and oversight of required financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Assess and oversee the overall management reporting system in order to comprehensively record, close and report on each accounting period in a timely manner.

Continuously assess and evaluate the organizations internal controls around key business processes and significant classes of transactions at the country level as well as the transactions between countries and HQ.

Provide timely and strategic decision support for the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.

Serve with the CFO as key staff for the Finance Committee of the Board and stand in for the CFO when needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.

Must be a CPA or equivalent.

10+ years of demonstrated relevant experience is necessary, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing / development environment.

Ability to work across functions, partner, and collaborate with all levels of the organization is critical.

Robust technical and analytical skills with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skillset is required.

Must have familiarity with enterprise / ERP system including Business Intelligence Tools.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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