Assistant Controller

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We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our team at Koerber Pharma Software, Inc. The Assistant Controller is a highly hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day execution of core accounting functions while supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. This position works closely with the Director of Finance and actively participates in month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and Accounts Receivable operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in GAAP, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced environment.

Your role in our team

• You will prepare and analyze financial reports, schedules, variance analyses, and management/statistical reports for monthly and quarterly close
• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities
• Oversee and support the full-cycle Accounts Receivable process, including posting payments, credit memos and adjustments, reconciling AR aging, investigating discrepancies, and following up on past-due balances
• You will support revenue recognition activities in accordance with GAAP and assist with improving related processes and controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX documentation; assist with audit preparation
• Participate in budget preparation, forecasting, and monthly budget-to-actual analysis
• Identify process inefficiencies, recommend improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, and perform special projects as assigned

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience; CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience with a strong understanding and practical application of GAAP
• Strong hands-on accounting expertise with proven ability to execute, review, and ensure accuracy of detailed work
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills; self-directed, accountable, and comfortable working independently
• You have experience working within ERP systems for transactional accounting and reporting; SAP experience strongly preferred
• Solid working knowledge of both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, including SOX compliance and audit support (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including analyzing large data sets
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• You will work in a modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business
• You profit from international cooperation within group-expert network to implement corporate wide concepts
• You will work in a team who is focusing on customer requirements
• You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan

Körber Business Area Pharma is the leading provider for MES software to the pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing industry. Our first in class Werum PAS-X software offering allows our customers to control and record the making of life saving therapies to ensure the best possible business and patient outcomes. We are seeking talented individuals as we look to transform our…