Vice President, Controller

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About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.

We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.

About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.

We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.

With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.

Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives.

About

The Role

The Vice President, Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team

responsible for overseeing the company’s global accounting operations, supporting

financial reporting, and maintaining the effectiveness of the internal control environment.

This role ensures the integrity of financial information, compliance with U.S. GAAP and

applicable regulatory requirements, and supports strategic decision-making. The VP,

Controller is instrumental in driving operational excellence, automation, and scalability

within the finance function.

What You'll Do

• Lead the accounting function, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and consolidations.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes and reporting.

• Support the preparation of internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP, DK GAAP and SEC regulations, as applicable.

• Support a strong internal control environment by maintaining and enhancing internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) over general ledger activities.

• Provide financial analysis and insights that support strategic business decisions.

• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit and manage related inquiries and deliverables.

• Assist in the development of technical accounting guidance and in the implementation of new standards.

• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team; promote continuous learning, cross-training and career development.

• Evaluate and implement systems and process improvements to streamline operations, enhance reporting capabilities and promote efficient cross-functional collaboration.

• Collaborate with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and business unit leaders to ensure alignment and effective communication of financial data.

• Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts as needed.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership roles within the biopharma industry.

• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional firm) combined with corporate accounting experience within a public biopharma company preferred.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, DK GAAP (or IFRS), COSO internal control framework, and financial reporting.

• Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics Business Central, Oracle Net Suite, or similar) and other report writer and/or FP&A software a plus.

• Ability to lead change, manage complexity, and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.

• Monthly travel may be…