Controller - Business Unit

Overview

This role oversees the accounting, financial reporting, and control environment for one of the organization’s largest business units in North America. The Business Unit Controller will manage accounting functions including revenue recognition, inventory management, and other complex areas such as software development, property accounting, internal controls, process implementation, and operational oversight.

The position reports to the North America Controller and manages a team of accounting professionals. Strong knowledge of US GAAP is required, along with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex decisions.

Responsibilities

• Direct functional areas across revenue recognition, inventory control, general accounting, and compliance in partnership with operations, FP&A, and shared services.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory and internally developed accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process, including analytical review of monthly results to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Own key controls across areas including:
  • Record to report
  • Procure to pay
  • Order to cash
  • Leasing
  • Inventory
  • Fixed assets
• Identify early warnings of financial control gaps and proactively implement action plans to remedy issues.
• Understand and manage multiple income streams, including product, manufacturing, fees, subscription, software, royalty, consulting, bundling, rebates, and margin reimbursements.
• Provide thought leadership on revenue-building initiatives while ensuring compliance with revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Create or re-evaluate policies and memos related to reserves and impairment analyses across subsidiaries.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and allocation methodologies.
• Oversee physical inventories, including material cycle count adjustments, and ensure compliance with established controls.
• Implement, document, and maintain processes to improve and shorten the monthly accounting close.
• Issue timely and complete month-end reports and analytics to the consolidation team.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Advise management on objectives, strategies, and tactics from a financial and accounting perspective.
• Encourage continuous improvement through new ideas and creative approaches.
• Develop a clear understanding of other functional areas and provide guidance to executives across Business Development, Operations, Quality, HR, Program Management, Product, and Development regarding financial goals and strategies.
• Stay current on the animal health market and applicable accounting rules and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to finance staff and non-financial colleagues.
• Mentor and develop direct reports; retain and promote top performers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required; MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of diverse financial experience across finance and accounting roles.
• 3+ years in a hands-on management position.
• Strong character with the ability to take clear, decisive action to steer the organization’s value and safeguard assets.
• Demonstrated success beyond traditional responsibilities of financial reporting.
• Experience integrating an accounting function as part of a business combination.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Agility to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with willingness and ability to work through details to complete tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with revenue recognition, inventory control, and other complex accounting areas including software development and property accounting.
• Familiarity with internal controls, process implementation, and operational oversight.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $107,500-$153,500
• 401(k) savings & company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Other leaves of absence
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

Compensation may vary based on confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. Sales positions are eligible for a variable incentive.

Location

North America (specific location not provided).