Strategic Finance Controller for Pharma & Biotech

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented finance leader to oversee all company financial records, controls, and accounting procedures. This role partners with senior management to drive sustainable growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include corporate accounting, budgeting and forecasts, month-end close, internal controls (SOX/GAAP), and the development of global finance procedures and reporting platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10-15+ years in finance and/or accounting; 5-10 years in pharma/life sciences
• 5-10 years of direct management leading accounting/finance teams
• 2+ years IFRS reporting experience
• 2+ years auditing experience
• Commercial and supply chain experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting and month-end close processes.
• Ensure SOX and GAAP compliance; maintain strong controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Partner with business unit heads on annual budgets and cost drivers.
• Drive compliance initiatives and audit support.
• Develop financial analytics and reporting platforms.
• Coordinate with ERP, BI, and reporting systems.
• Communicate financial results to management.
• Provide operational oversight with customer focus.
• Engage stakeholders across units.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting/Forecasting

Financial controls

SOX compliance

GAAP standards

Leadership

IFRS reporting

Cost accounting

Process improvement

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI systems

LIMS

QMS

Job description

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented finance leader to oversee all company financial records, controls, and accounting procedures. This role partners with senior management to drive sustainable growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include corporate accounting, budgeting and forecasts, month-end close, internal controls (SOX/GAAP), and the development of global finance procedures and reporting platforms.