Controller

We are partnering with a pharma company that is investing heavily in its finance infrastructure to support increasing complexity, global expansion, and continued operational scale. They are seeking a hands-on, strategic Corporate Controller who can operate at both the executive and execution level.

Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, this individual will serve as a critical leader across accounting, reporting, controls, and systems, while partnering closely with senior leadership across the business.

• Step into a high-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and key external stakeholders
• Lead and evolve a public company accounting function in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment
• Drive process transformation, automation, and systems optimization across finance
• Influence the financial infrastructure supporting commercial growth, clinical advancement, and global operations
• Build and develop a high-performing team, while shaping the future state of the function

Duties:

• Lead all aspects of the close and financial reporting process (monthly, quarterly, annual) for a publicly traded organization
• Oversee SEC reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls (SOX)
• Own key accounting areas, including revenue recognition, Inventory/COGS, clinical accruals, payroll, and AP
• Partner cross-functionally with other departments
• Drive technical accounting execution, including complex transactions and policy development
• Lead all interactions with external auditors and ensure a best-in-class control environment
• Serve as the business owner for ERP and financial systems, building a roadmap to support scale and complexity
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to elevate efficiency and quality
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash management and banking relationships
• Build, mentor, and scale a best-in-class accounting team

Qualifications:

• CPA absolutely required
• 15+ years of progressive experience, including senior leadership within a public or PE-backed environment
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
• Experience within biotech, pharma, or life sciences (strongly preferred)
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and driving system transformations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority and operate across functions