Global Controller: ERP Mastery & GAAP​/IFRS Expert

ABOUT ALIMENTIV

Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development.

We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there.

If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Controller exists to provide strategic and operational leadership over Alimentiv's accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting and core accounting operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle including financial statement preparation, ERP systems ownership, tax and audit compliance, and end-to-end management of payables, receivables, and procurement.

As the organization continues to grow across a complex multi-entity global structure, this role ensures the financial controls, processes, and systems that underpin sound business decision-making remain robust and compliant. The Controller distinguishes itself from financial planning and analysis roles by its focus on accounting operations and financial reporting rather than forecasting, budgeting, or commercial finance.

Positions Available: 1

Final date to receive applications: Applications will be accepted up to, and including June 1st, 2026 at 5 pm EST, and may remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations (35%)

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of consolidations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports prepared for senior leadership, the CFO, and external stakeholders.
• Review and sign off on financial data prepared by the accounting team, identifying and resolving discrepancies or reporting deficiencies before distribution.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules required for audit, regulatory, and governance purposes.
• Monitor accounting close timelines and proactively address bottlenecks to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to preserve financial integrity and reduce risk across the organization.

ERP Systems Ownership (20%)

• Serve as the functional owner of the ERP platform, accountable for system administration, configuration, data integrity, and ongoing optimization to support accounting operations.
• Monitor ERP system health and workflow efficiency, identifying and resolving issues that affect data accuracy or operational continuity.
• Lead or support ERP-related projects including system upgrades, module implementations, and integration testing, coordinating with IT and Finance stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain ERP user documentation and procedures to support consistent and compliant use across the accounting team.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage ERP functionality to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and support organizational scale.

Payables, Receivables and Expense Management (20%)

• Provide oversight and direction over accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and expense reporting functions, ensuring all processes operate accurately and within policy.
• Review and approve vendor payments within delegated authority thresholds, and oversee resolution of escalated payment disputes or collections issues.
• Monitor aging reports, cash flow indicators, and collection activity to ensure receivables are managed proactively and risks are identified early.
• Ensure expense reporting processes comply with corporate policies and that submissions are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements within AP, AR, and expense functions to increase efficiency and reduce error rates.

Tax, Audit and Transfer Pricing (15%)

• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax obligations across jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors to manage filings, positions, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the external audit process including preparation of audit-ready financial records, coordination of auditor requests, and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Oversee intercompany transfer pricing arrangements, ensuring documentation is current, defensible, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and…