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.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs