Pharma Finance Controller – Manufacturing & Compliance

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions, Lexington site, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee payroll, cost and general accounting, AR/AP, and month-end close. You will coordinate budgets, manage inventory costs, analyze profitability, and support the Finance Director with strategic financial insights.

You will lead financial reporting, ensure internal controls, and maintain compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, while guiding a finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience leading an accounting/finance department in manufacturing.
• Experience implementing internal controls and cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of business finance.
• Ability to see high-level strategies while maintaining detail.
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Integrity, confidentiality, mentoring mindset.
• Self-starter, adaptable to schedule changes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical problem solving.
• Customer service focus under stress.
• Team-oriented and goal-oriented.
• Strong record-keeping and communication.
• Positive attitude and willingness to face challenges.
• Works well in teams and individually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll, cost and general accounting, AR/collections, and AP.
• Ensure timely month-end MIS with accuracy.
• Coordinate budgeting with all departments.
• Inventory management including cycle counts and year-end.
• Set up cost rates for pricing and inventory valuation.
• Manage monthly close data for Sales and COGS.
• Analyze product profitability monthly.
• Maintain RFP/Product Cost models.
• Monitor working capital and CapEx activity.
• Support decision making for Finance Director and leadership.
• Prepare LoS information and bi-weekly sales forecasts.
• Ensure data submissions for audits and consolidations.
• Balance sheet schedules review monthly.
• Oversee cash flow forecasts and loan positions.
• Review general ledger OpEx accuracy.
• Perform ad hoc forecasting as needed.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP/IFRS know-how

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Advanced degree / professional certification preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions, Lexington site, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee payroll, cost and general accounting, AR/AP, and month-end close. You will coordinate budgets, manage inventory costs, analyze profitability, and support the Finance Director with strategic financial insights.

You will lead financial reporting, ensure internal controls, and maintain compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, while guiding a finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.