Corporate Controller

We are an innovative and growing Biotechnology Company.  We have an opportunity for a Corporate Controller to assist our CFO with leading our company forward.

The Corporate Controller supervises the Finance Department and assists the CFO while conducting the day to day management of the accounting functions. Supervises and coordinates calculating, posting, and verifying duties in order to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records of selected strategic business units of the organization. Supervises a variety of confidential, secretarial and administrative duties requiring a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures; provides clerical assistance to designated staff members, and performs related work as required. This position requires the ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. Additionally, the Corporate Controller will lead the highly strategic, tactical and hands-on implementation of financial and functional solutions. New best practices will be needed to improve functional performance and accuracy. A major goal is to increase staff expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a "Big Four" background and current big Corporate accounting experience (publicly traded).  This candidate should have Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry experience as well.

·      In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; strong analytical and accounting expertise. Current with all regulatory reporting requirements and able to provide effective oversight to ensure compliance.

·      International experience is a plus.
·      Experience with Great Plains or similar accounting package is required
·      Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley is required. 
-      CPA required.