Upsher-Smith

Director of Finance, Site Controller

Upsher-Smith$175K — $250K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, focusing on financial reporting and analysis.
  • 5+ years in a team management role with senior leadership interaction.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical reasoning skills.
  • Extensive experience with SAP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of IFRS is essential.
  • Experience in a fast-paced CDMO environment; public company experience is beneficial.
  • Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities; capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with Bora Pharmaceuticals' goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial decision-making.
  • Lead the annual budget process and monitor budget variances throughout the year.
  • Prepare and review quarterly reconciliations and support year-end audits.
  • Provide timely financial reporting and variance analysis to management.
  • Maintain and improve systems and controls for accounting functions.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and collaborate on risk management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and employee wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities and resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Director of Finance, Controller, will oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting functions for various Bora sites. They will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS. In addition, this role will partner with aligned Site and Business Unit leadership to assist in effective planning, organization and decision making to achieve Site and Company goals. The incumbent will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising operations and activities within the Site Finance team. This role is hybrid.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with Bora Pharmaceuticals goals and objectives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, to ensure seamless delivery of essential information to enhance financial decision-making processes.
  • Work with Site General Manager and extended leadership to develop the annual budget process as well as budget monitoring and forecasting throughout the fiscal year.
  • Support the Site General Manager to proactively monitor/explain and investigate financial budget variances and prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reports to management.
  • Prepare or review quarterly account reconciliations and year-end audit schedules.
  • Assure budget and cost accounting accuracy.
  • Gain alignment with Site Leadership Team on annual budget allocations.


Reporting
  • Provide timely, accurate financial reporting to multiple parties, including functional, Site Business Unit management, and applicable Bora stakeholders to assist in effective planning, organization, and direction in achieving company goals. Includes review of periodic financial variance analysis compared to prior period, budget and forecast.
  • Develop, maintain and improve systems, controls, and procedures in relation to accounting functions.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the ERP system including establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls and operating procedures as required.
  • Work with external auditors in completion of quarterly and annual financial statement reviews and audits.


Cost Accounting
  • Maintain financial records relating to inventory and cost of sales.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the inventory system in accordance with established internal controls.
  • Review monthly & quarterly supporting schedules / reconciliations for management and audit support.


Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead the Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting process for the site.
  • Partner with the Business to deliver proactive, data-driven advice and insightful analyse; develop cost / benefit analyses to aid in decision making
  • Draw on actual results, business outlook, and risks & opportunities in tandem with active collaboration with Corporate Finance and the Business to shape recommendations on forward looking financial forecast.
  • Manage Site longer-term planning activities.


Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with all internal policies, performance standards and controls relating to finance and accounting functions.
  • Participate as key business partner to all Business Units served by the site and identify and act on critical issues/risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal auditor on testing and assuring compliance with Bora group/site internal control processes.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.


Minimum Education, Experience and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, accompanied by a professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with a strong focus on financial reporting and analysis.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a team, with regular interactions at the senior leadership level.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical reasoning skills.
  • Extensive experience with SAP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel as well as good working knowledge of internal controls, and IFRS.
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced CDMO environment as well as public company experience are assets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly organized, and able to work independently or as a part of a team.
  • Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving: Able to address and overcome complex issues to achieve desired results - includes ability to gather, interpret and use relevant data to drive strategy development, make decisions and define results.
  • Embracing & Managing Change: Champions and facilitates change and successfully adapts to changing needs while maintaining positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders


Salary Range: 175,000 -250,000

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1919 and is now a subsidiary of Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Upsher-Smith develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and over-the-counter products in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and neurology. The company has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.
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