Sr Director, Global Controller

Velsera; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Velsera, a fully remote precision engine company, is seeking a Senior Director, Global Controller. The role oversees the global accounting function, directing monthly closes for multiple units and leading the global accounting team across the US, Belgium, Serbia and India.

You will coordinate with external accountants, drive year-end audits, and serve as the NetSuite SME to optimize accounting processes. Strong GAAP knowledge and public accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including management of an accounting team.
• Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in GAAP and multi‑entity close processes.
• Experience implementing or integrating NetSuite.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global monthly close and financial reporting for multiple business units.
• Direct supervision of global accounting teams across locations (US, Belgium, Serbia, India).
• Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, payroll and treasury.
• Serve as primary liaison with external accountants and lead year-end audit.
• Act as Administrator and SME for NetSuite and accounting applications.
• Develop and implement policies to improve close efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Public accounting

GAAP accounting

NetSuite

Three-statement model

Team supervision

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process automation

Time management

Education

Professional Qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Snr Director, Global Controller

Location: US (East Coast) or UK

Who are we?

Welcome to the era of Velsera! Seven Bridges, Pierian & UgenTec have combined to become Velsera.
Velsera is a precision engine company. We empower researchers, scientists, and clinicians to drive precision R&D,
expand access to, and more effectively leverage analytics at the point of care.
We unify technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem. This interweaves diverse biomedical communities, allowing them to build upon each other’s success and accelerate medical breakthroughs that positively impact human health. We are a fully remote team and are expanding our team which currently has over 200 employees located in 8 different countries!

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the SVP, Finance, the Global Controller position will be responsible for all day-to-day of accounting functions. This position will provide business and financial support to a group of high growth business units within the precision medicine industry. Primary responsibilities include management of the global monthly close process and direct supervision of the Global Accounting team (locations include: US, Belgium, Serbia and India). Additional responsibilities include supervision of the following areas: customer invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury administration. This position will be the primary liaison with the external accountants and lead the year-end audit. The position is also serves as the Administrator and SME for Netsuite and Accounting applications. The Global Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

What do you bring to the table?

• 10+ years of accounting experience required, including the management of an accounting team

• Experience in public accounting (strongly preferred)

• General ledger accounting system implementation and integration - a strong plus

• Ability to lead, supervise and guide a team in a faced paced environment

• Highest standard for integrity, accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products

• Proficient with NetSuite

• Strong technical and practical knowledge of GAAP accounting and familiarity with three statement model

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability and strong track record of identifying process improvement with automation methods to create efficiency

• Self-motivated and highly-driven with the willingness to go the extra mile when needed; excellent time management skills

• Professional Qualification Required

Ourcorevalues

People first.

We createcollaborativeandsupportiveenvironments byoperatingwithrespectandflexibilityto promotemental,emotionalandphysicalhealth.Wepracticeempathybytreatingothersthewaytheywantto be treated andassuming positive intent. Weare proud of our inclusivediverseteamandhumbleourselvesto learn about and build ourconnectionwith each other.

Patientfocused.

Weactwithswiftdeterminationwithoutsacrificingourexpectationsofquality.Wearedrivenby providing exceptional solutions for ourcustomersto positivelyimpactpatient lives. Considering what is at stake, wechallengeourselves to develop the best solution, not just the easy one.

Integrity.

We hold ourselvesaccountableand strive fortransparent communicationto buildtrustamongst ourselves andourcustomers.Wetakeownership ofourresultsas weknowwhatwedo matters and collectivelywewillchangethehealthcareindustry.Wearethoughtfulandintentionalwitheverycustomerinteractionunderstanding the overall impact on human health.

Curious.

Weaskquestionsandactivelylisteninordertolearnandcontinuouslyimprove.Weembracechangeand the opportunities it presents to make each other better. We strive to be on thecutting edgeof science and technologyinnovationby encouragingcreativity.

Impactful.

Wetakeoursocialresponsibilitywiththeseriousnessitdeservesandholdourselvesto ahighstandard. We improve oursustainabilityby encouraging discussion andtaking actionas it relates to our natural,socialand economic resource footprint. Weare devoted to ourhumanitarianmission and look for new ways to make the world a better place.

VelseraisanEqualOpportunityEmployer:

Velseraisproudtobeanequalopportunityemployercommittedtoprovidingemployment opportunityregardless ofsex, race, creed, color, gender, religion,maritalstatus, domestic partner status, age, nationaloriginor ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information