What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Celerion?
Celerion, a leader in early clinical research, is seeking an accomplished Corporate Controller to join our headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska. This senior financial position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead accounting operations across North America while managing global financial consolidations.
This role will work on-site in our office near 14th and Highway 2.
Position Overview
The Corporate Controller will oversee all general accounting functions for the United States and Canada while executing global consolidations. This role requires masterful management of the general ledger, monthly close processes, annual audit coordination and reporting, state tax filings, and strict adherence to GAAP and internal control requirements.
\n- Leadership & Management - Direct and develop accounting staff through effective training, work assignments, performance management, and professional development initiatives
- Financial Operations - Oversee comprehensive accounting functions for U.S. and Canadian operations, including general ledger review, account reconciliations and month end close process. Perform account analysis of income statement and balance sheet accounts
- Compliance & Reporting - Ensure strict adherence to accounting policies and procedures
- Audit Support - Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of work papers and coordination with external auditors
- Tax Preparation & Compliance - Prepare tax schedules for federal, state, and foreign branch requirements and collaborate with external tax firms to ensure compliance with all filing deadlines
- Foreign Affiliates & Consolidations - Oversee monthly close processes for Celerion and its foreign affiliates, review consolidated income statements and balance sheets, prepare all global consolidations with meticulous attention to detail and reconcile intercompany transactions
- Cash & Banking Management - Develop and maintain banking relationships, treasury management and cash forecasting
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 10 years of accounting and finance experience
- Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisory experience required
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and multinational accounting policies
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP applications, and financial technology tools to solve challenges
- Demonstrated experience with U.S. multinational companies, foreign currency conversion, and multi-entity consolidations
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive, self-directed approach to identifying and addressing financial needs
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across departments
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
