Snr Director, Global Controller

Overview

Reporting to the SVP, Finance, this Senior Director, Global Controller role oversees all day-to-day accounting functions and provides business and financial support to a group of high-growth business units in the precision medicine industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global monthly close process.
• Directly supervise the Global Accounting team across locations including: US, Belgium, Serbia and India.
• Supervise the following accounting functions:
  • Customer invoicing
  • Accounts receivable and collections
  • Accounts payable
  • Payroll
  • Treasury administration
• Serve as the primary liaison with external accountants.
• Lead the year-end audit.
• Act as system administrator and subject matter expert for NetSuite and other accounting applications.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of policies and procedures to:
  • Identify, resolve, and document accounting issues
  • Improve efficiency and accuracy of close and reporting processes

Requirements

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including management of an accounting team.
• Experience in public accounting (strongly preferred).
• General ledger accounting system implementation and integration (strongly preferred).
• Ability to lead, supervise, and guide a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Proficiency with NetSuite.
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of GAAP accounting and familiarity with the three-statement model.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of identifying process improvements using automation to create efficiency.
• Self-motivated, highly driven, with strong time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• Prior experience with general ledger accounting system implementation and integration.

Location

• US (East Coast) or UK

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.