Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Flourish Research
Job overview
The Controller/Senior Director of Accounting at Flourish Research oversees accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance, playing a key role in timely and accurate financial management and reporting to management and Private Equity partners.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading the accounting department, preparing financial statements, maintaining internal controls, managing closing processes and audits, ensuring tax compliance, developing policies, monitoring cash flow, managing banking relationships, and mentoring staff.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, proven Controller or senior finance experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, ERP software skills (Netsuite, Power BI preferred), leadership and communication skills, advanced Excel, and preferably healthcare or clinical trials experience.
Team overview
The Controller/Senior Director reports to the CFO and supervises Site Controllers and the Accounts Payable team.
Company overview
Flourish Research is a leading clinical research organization specializing in conducting Phase I-IV clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. They generate revenue by partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to manage and execute clinical studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality data. Established with a mission to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes, Flourish Research has built a reputation for innovation, integrity, and excellence in clinical research, making it a pivotal player in the healthcare industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in accounting management, emphasizing your experience overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance to align with Flourish Research's Controller/Senior Director of Accounting role.
Showcase your proficiency with US GAAP, month-end and year-end close processes, external audits, and tax compliance, as well as familiarity with financial software like Netsuite and Power BI, which are key for this position.
Apply through Flourish Research's corporate career page and LinkedIn, ensuring you cover multiple application points to maximize visibility for this senior role.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Flourish Research’s Finance & Accounting division; start conversations by referencing recent company financial initiatives or expressing interest in how they manage compliance and reporting under Private Equity partnerships.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'financial reporting,' 'internal controls,' 'GAAP,' 'Netsuite,' 'Power BI,' 'audit management,' and 'process improvement' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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