Vice President, Controller

Accountabilities

• Lead global accounting operations, including general accounting, financial close, technical accounting, SEC reporting, inventory accounting, financial systems, and internal controls.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of accurate consolidated financial statements for domestic and international operations.
• Manage SEC reporting activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant filings and disclosures.
• Lead technical accounting research and develop accounting position papers and memoranda aligned with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and oversee implementation of new accounting guidance across the organization.
• Manage global accounting activities, including subsidiary accounting, consolidations, intercompany transactions, foreign currency accounting, and statutory reporting.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, financing activities, purchase accounting, and integration efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders across legal, tax, FP&A, technology, human resources, and operations to provide financial guidance and governance.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization, automation, reporting improvements, data governance, and process enhancements.
• Strengthen the internal control environment and maintain compliance with SOX requirements, SEC regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee accounting policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for external auditors and financial advisors.
• Support Audit Committee and Board presentations by communicating complex accounting matters clearly and effectively.
• Improve financial close processes, reporting timelines, and accounting efficiency through automation and best practices.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• Active CPA license required with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• 15-20 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or controllership experience.
• 8-10+ years of leadership experience within a finance organization.
• Proven experience leading accounting and SEC reporting functions for a publicly traded biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex organization.
• Strong background managing and developing high-performing accounting teams.
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, licensing transactions, financing activities, and complex accounting matters.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and optimizing ERP platforms and financial reporting systems.
• Experience within a commercial-stage, rapidly evolving biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial topics to executive leadership, Audit Committees, and Boards of Directors.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance technical accounting requirements with practical business solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, and accounting technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives, promote continuous improvement, and develop collaborative teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation range of approximately $285,000-$385,000 USD, plus additional incentive opportunities.
• Short-term incentive compensation and long-term equity incentive programs.
• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits for eligible employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee wellness and support resources.
• Flexible remote work opportunities within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence strategic growth and organizational transformation.