Corporate Controller (ADX-76-20)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will serve as the principal accounting and control officer and will exhibit the highest level of integrity. Responsible for accounting and reporting of financial results and the implementation of overall controls and processes. Candidate will serve as the principal resource interacting with the independent auditors, leading tax matters, managing the financial staff and systems to ensure that the company meets its financial objectives. The Corporate Controller will serve as the key accounting and financial reporting authority for the company and is responsible for timeliness, accuracy and completion of all financial information. This role will be a key player in managing the operations of the overall business by working with the leaders of the company and reporting to the SVP of Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strong financial stewardship for the organization, including financial reporting, budgeting, planning and control.
• Plan, develop and implement accounting policies and practices.
• Ensure a strong internal controls environment exists and implement change as appropriate.
• Responsible for the Company’s technical accounting function, including the interpretation and implementation of all current applicable accounting and regulatory pronouncements.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Work with the SVP Finance, and legal and external advisors to develop and implement tax planning structures.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of consistent operational reporting systems and metrics and ensure compliance.
• Ensure accounting policy is consistently applied and documented as needed in compliance with US GAAP.
• Stay abreast of new accounting and income tax regulations, ensure compliance with them and educate the Leadership Team on the impact to Company’s overall financial results.
• Ensure a robust and well-documented control structure in place that will minimize the risk of financial misstatements.
• Ensure that the financial statements and related records are produced timely, efficiently and accurately.
• Lead the audit and maintain a constant and open relationship with external auditors.
• Minimize the risk of surprising investors and other stakeholders by providing frequent information.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with the functional leaders of the Company.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record of effectively directing [public] company accounting operations, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS and SEC registration requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Proven track record of hands on involvement in developing and implementing accounting/business controls and policies.
• Experience in implementing MRP and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of US and international tax strategies.
• Experience in life sciences, including clinical, manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Experienced and comfortable in rapidly changing environment.
• Independent high-level contributor, who can function with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple complex assignments and projects with 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong team player with a proactive personality.
• Proven leadership and people management skills including the ability to recruit and retain a highly motivated team, to nurture and mentor talent.
• Uses good judgment and demonstrates a sense of appropriateness
• Considers the consequences of personal actions and decisions; reflects upon and learns from experience.
• Ability to think strategically and execute on strategy.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be capable of articulating the Company’s financial strategies and results.
• Must have the ability and strong desire to “make things happen”.
• Must have a results-oriented work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must have the highest personal values and ethical standards

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of BA/BS in Accounting

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly desired