Global Controller

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA.  

THE POSITION:

The Global Controller is a highly technical accounting professional accountable for the day-to-day accounting operations of the company across all global entities, including the production of periodic financial reports, oversight of technical accounting policy and compliance with ASC Topic 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of internal controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) where applicable, bank/debt reporting requirements, and local statutory requirements in each jurisdiction where the company operates. This role also leads special projects including system implementations, M&A due diligence and integrations, and process improvement initiatives across the global accounting organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

• Management
  • Safeguard the assets of the company
  • Create, maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including drafting and maintaining an accounting policy handbook
  • Manage internal and outsourced accounting functions across all global entities
  • Oversee the operations of the global accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
  • Recommend and implement improvements to reporting and accounting systems, procedures, controls, and policies
  • Help lead month-end close processes, including review of Blackline account reconciliations, and own the global close calendar to drive consistent close processes across all entities and regions
  • Oversee accounting systems/ERP administration and lead process improvement and automation initiatives
• Technical Accounting
  • Along with the CAO, serve as primary contact for technical accounting questions both domestic and international; research and draft applicable memos and guidance for the company
  • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 and other relevant accounting standards, including leases (ASC 842) and business combinations (ASC 805)
  • Lead implementation of and compliance with new accounting standards
  • Review and analyze contracts with customers to identify enforceable rights and obligations, determine distinct performance obligations, assess and allocate transaction price, and ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ASC 606, coordinating with other departments to ensure all contracts and transactions comply
  • Oversee project accounting activities, including tracking revenue and costs at the project/contract level, ensuring proper cost allocation and accurate matching of revenue and expenses in accordance with ASC 606
• Reporting
  • Issue timely and accurate financial statements on a monthly basis
  • Coordinate the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements, ensuring all revenue-related and other required disclosures are complete and accurate
  • Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
  • Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics on a timely basis
  • Partner with the FP&A group in the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Transactions
  • Ensure that accounts receivable are invoiced and collected promptly
  • Oversee global, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation and remeasurement
  • Intercompany transaction oversight and review in compliance with transfer pricing regulations and management reporting requirements
  • Ensure that periodic account reconciliations are completed both timely and accurately within Blackline
  • Maintain the chart of accounts
  • Maintain an orderly accounting filing system on the Company's shared network drive(s)
• Compliance and Internal Controls
  • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive system of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), with particular emphasis on internal controls over revenue recognition processes and transactions
  • Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit and complete the annual audit within required reporting deadlines
  • Understanding of SOX compliance and ensure a strong control framework; work toward a SOX 404 compliant control environment
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with ASC 606 and other internal policies
  • Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting and local GAAP requirements in each jurisdiction where the company operates, partnering with local finance teams and external providers
  • Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Partner with the Director of Global Tax and Chief Accounting Officer to assist in compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Partner with Treasury on cash management, banking relationships, and intercompany funding across global entities
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• All other duties as assigned.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources.

PEOPLE LEADER

People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values.  In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:

• Act as one of the leaders in the accounting department, responsible for and overseeing their respective department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Lead accounting team members, including training, coaching, mentorship, development and evaluation.
• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel (Under 10%)
• Hours (40+, typically Monday through Friday)

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education – Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience and/or Training –
  • 12-15+ years of Accounting experience, including significant experience in multi-national companies $100M+
  • Strong technical accounting background including in-depth knowledge of ASC 606 and its application.
  • Experience with technical accounting matters beyond revenue recognition, such as business combinations (ASC 805) and leases (ASC 842)
  • Very knowledgeable on revenue recognition/ASC 606, cash management, internal controls, US GAAP, IFRS, close processes, and general accounting research
  • Experience with multi-currency consolidations, foreign currency translation, and international statutory/local GAAP reporting
• Licenses/Certificates – CPA required
• Technology/Equipment – Experience in the use of complex spreadsheets, ERP systems, and accounting systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PE experience preferred
• Public Accounting Experience desired
• Strong professional presence and presentation skills
• Strong Leader/Mentor to his/her reports, and a strong Business Partner to the CAO
• M&A/due diligence experience, including purchase price experience, is a plus
• Experience operating in a SOX 404 compliant environment, particularly with implementing and maintaining internal controls over revenue recognition
• Experience leading ERP implementations and finance process automation initiatives

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. 

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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