US Financial Controller - Pharma Startup - Short Hills, NJ

Michael Page International

Short Hills, New Jersey

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$170,000–$180,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Banking Services, Billing, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Contract Management, Decision Support, Domestic Tax, Drug Development, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Global Financial Markets, Gross Margin, Head of Finance, Healthcare, International Business, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Sales, Sales Support, Startup, Strategic Analysis, Tax Regulations, Team Player

LOCATION

Short Hills, New Jersey

POSTED

3 days ago

US Finance ControllerOur client is a global pharmaceutical business with a 60 year heritage and a strong pipeline, including a promising drug in development. The US business is in an early growth phase with a small team based in New Jersey, operating in a dynamic and collaborative shared office environment. The organization utilizes a shared service model with finance operations supported by an established team in India, allowing the US Finance Controller to focus on strategic oversight, analysis, and business partnering.As US Finance Controller, you will take full ownership of finance operations for a growing US business within a well established global pharmaceutical organization. This is a highly visible role acting as the key finance partner to the US commercial team while maintaining strong alignment with global leadership based in India. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial setup where you will operate as the standalone finance leader in the US, driving financial performance, governance, and strategic decision making in a high growth environment. Reporting directly to the global finance leadership, the US Finance Controller will be responsible for:Overseeing end to end finance operations for the US businessActing as the key link between the US sales team and India based finance teamDelivering insightful data analysis to support commercial decision makingManaging budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysisDriving gross profit margin analysis and identifying performance gapsEnsuring compliance with US GAAP, taxation, and regulatory requirementsCoordinating with global CFO and India finance team for consolidation and reportingReviewing accounting processes including AR, AP, and banking through shared servicesSupporting pricing strategy, contract management, and invoicing activitiesEnhancing internal controls and ensuring audit readinessExplaining financial performance and profitability to senior leadership.In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful Controller will possess the following:CPA qualification required6+ years of experience in finance and accountingStrong knowledge of US GAAP, taxation, and complianceExperience operating in a standalone or senior individual contributor roleProven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisStrong commercial acumen with experience supporting sales teamsExperience working with global teams and shared service environmentsPrior exposure to pharmaceutical or healthcare sector preferred with at least 3 years in pharma strongly desiredExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholdersAbility to thrive in a small, fast paced, and entrepreneurial environmentWhat's on offer:Base salary between $ 175,000 and $ 180,000Performance related bonus schemeHigh visibility role with direct exposure to global leadershipOpportunity to shape finance operations in a growing US businessHybrid working model with 2 days work from homeExposure to a high growth pharmaceutical organization with strong future potentialContact Tom Smith Quote job ref JN-052026-7020350

About the Company

Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://www.michaelpage.ca/