Director​/Senior Director, Finance & Assistant Controller

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Regular Full-Time Director United States

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The Director/Senior Director of Finance & Assistant Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for a publicly traded commercial-stage biotechnology company. The Assistant Controller is also heavily involved in the areas of revenue accounting, inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

In addition to maintaining a strong control environment, the Assistant Controller drives process improvement, automation, and scalability initiatives across the Finance & Accounting organization. The Assistant Controller is expected to identify opportunities to streamline close processes, enhance reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, improve data quality, and support the company's growth through efficient and sustainable financial operations.

The Assistant Controller partners closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Clinical, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors to support the Company's growth, commercialization strategy, and operational excellence. This position will report to the Vice President, Finance, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Review journal entries and related reconciliations for key areas assigned, including but not limited to Payroll, Accounts Payable, Revenue, Inventory, Cash/Investments, Stock-Based Compensation, Clinical Accruals, etc
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and internal accounting policies
• Manage technical accounting assessments and documentation for complex transactions
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure compliant revenue recognition under ASC 606 for commercial product sales, distribution arrangements, and related contracts
• Partner with Commercial Operations and Market Access teams to develop and refine Gross-to-Net (GTN) estimation methodologies
• Manage inventory accounting and costing processes for commercial products and clinical inventory
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure accurate inventory records and costing assumptions
• Oversee quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Assist with the implementation of new financial systems and/or system upgrades
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial processes and scalability
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting organization
• Manage relationships with external auditors, consultants, and service providers
• Assist with managing the treasury function to ensure all entities have appropriate liquidity to operate
• Support product launch planning, pricing initiatives, and commercial expansion activities
• Assist with Board and Audit Committee materials related to accounting and financial reporting
• Review annual regulatory reports to comply with various federal, state, and local requirements, such as census requests, franchise tax reports, foreign corporation filings, business license renewals, etc.
• Assist with financing transactions and other special projects as needed
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal control processes (SOX 404), federal and state tax laws, ERISA, DOL requirements, and payroll tax rules
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to cope in a changing environment
• Willingness to learn new tasks
• Highly dependable and able to handle confidential information
• Able to recognize opportunities for process improvement and provide positive attitude toward problem solving and the resulting implementation of solutions
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task
• Has a positive attitude about work and providing service
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrated supervisory, management, and leadership skills
• Capability to interact with different personalities from Board members to clerical staff
• Proficient in PC and software including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Great Plains and Management Reporter accounting software, Equity Edge, ADP, FAS, Encore, and Active Disclosure a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Public accounting experience, with Big 4 preferred
• SEC financial reporting experience required
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience required

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