What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller (Commercial) position at Precision Life Sciences?
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Partner with Senior Controller to operate the day to day accounting, partnering with business units and cultivating relationships that drive the business forward.
- the general accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax filings, internal and external audits and act as the primary liaison between the company and all regulatory agencies and external audit teams.
- Manage company cash flow, optimization of company capital.
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee risk management and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to legal and financial regulations.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly and yearly analyses to assess financial performance.
- Monitor project budgets
- Partner with cross functional teams to drive data transformation and accelerate decision-making through clearer financial insights
- Key contributor to strategic long range planning.
- Liaison with parent company partners in Korea
- Establish best practices in accounting operations by establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Partner with the Senior Controller to build and develop a high-performing accounting function capable of supporting he company’s growth objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA required
- Fluent in Korean preferred
- Experience with Commercial stage BioPharma accounting preferred
- Experience with SAP, Gross to Net accounting, manufacturing practices
- 5 years of accounting experience with experience in the life sciences industry preferred
- Proven experience with Business partnering and effectively building relationships with the ability to influence and challenge in a positive way
- Experience in supporting external audits and quarterly reviews, and SOX compliance testing required
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Smart sheets
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Must be detail oriented and ensure the accuracy and completeness in all work product deliverables.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a “can do” attitude and willingness to roll-up sleeves
- Strong communication skills with an internal and external customer focus
- Continuous mindset for process and efficiency improvements