Finance & Accounting Manager

COMPANY
Thea Pharma Inc. is the newly established US commercial organization of French-based pharmaceutical company, Laboratoires Théa (Clermont-Ferrand). Thea Pharma markets a suite of leading eye-care drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including CYKLX™, ZOLYMBUS™, IYUZEH™, Zioptan®, Cosopt®, Cosopt® PF, Azasite®, Akten®, and Betimol®, as well as AcellFX™ Acellular Amniotic Membrane and the portfolio of iVIZIA dry-eye drops and eyelid hygiene products.

By focusing its parent company’s passion and expertise within the U.S. market, Thea Pharma’s goal is to deliver uncompromising care that enables all stakeholders to envision the future of ophthalmic treatment with eyes wide open.

The Finance & Accounting Manager will serve as the Accounting and Finance business partner to the Retina business unit, manage Retina revenue recognition, and oversee procure-to-pay operations for Théa U.S. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this hands‑on leader will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting processes while collaborating closely with U.S. teams and French Headquarters

Retina Business Partnership and Revenue Recognition

• Serve as the primary Accounting and Finance business partner to Retina, providing financial insights and accounting guidance to support business decisions and operational priorities.
• Manage Retina revenue recognition and gross‑to‑net accounting, ensuring appropriate documentation, reconciliation, and review of revenue, accruals, and key estimates.
• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to assess significant contracts and amendments and document the appropriate accounting treatment.

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

• Partner with the Assistant Controller to manage month‑end and year‑end close, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations, meeting U.S. and Headquarters reporting deadlines.
• Oversee accounting for accruals, fixed and intangible assets, leases, prepaids, earnouts, and royalties; investigate variances and resolve reconciling items.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, maintaining documentation to support financial and tax reporting.
• Support cash management and prepare financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, including adjustments required for French GAAP reporting.
• Collaborate with Headquarters to align accounting practices and resolve reporting matters.

Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable

• Oversee procure‑to‑pay operations for Thea U.S., maintaining strong controls over vendor setup and changes, purchasing authorization, segregation of duties, purchase order compliance, invoice verification, and payment approvals.
• Supervise and mentor the Accounts Payable Specialist, ensuring accurate processing, timely payments, and adherence to approval requirements.
• Partner with FP&A, the Controller, and budget managers to provide ERP workflow training, reinforce budget ownership, and improve visibility into commitments and unrecorded liabilities.

Internal Controls, Audit, and Compliance

• Strengthen and document accounting policies and internal controls, establishing clear ownership, evidence of review, and timely remediation of control gaps.
• Research technical accounting matters and provide guidance on the consistent application of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews, external audits, and tax reporting with Headquarters and external advisers, preparing supporting schedules and resolving inquiries promptly.
• Drive process and system improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting and financial…