GPM Controller

The GPM Controller is responsible for the oversight of the accounting, financial reporting, and control environment of seven subsidiaries that comprise Global Prescription Management. The Controller GPM will leverage their accounting expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, inventory management and other complex areas such as restructuring, business combinations, internal controls, process implementation and operational oversight.

The GPM Controller will have an in-depth knowledge of US GAAP and will have the ability to apply standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques as well as make complex decisions.  As a core leader of the Controllership team, this role is responsible for inspiring the team, peers, and leadership, and building an effective and engaged team while supporting their development.

This position reports to the North America Controller and manages a team of six accounting professionals. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct the functional areas within financial reporting and analysis, product cost/manufacturing, general accounting, and compliance while coordinating an effective liaison with various areas of operations, FP&A and shared services.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory and/or internally developed accounting policies and procedures. 
• Oversee monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Serve as the point of contact and owner of key controls that include, but not limited to: record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, leasing, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Be attuned to early warnings of financial control gaps and be able to proactively implement action plans to swiftly remedy.
• Understand and manage multiple different revenue streams including product, manufacturing, fees, subscription, software, royalty, consulting, bundling, rebates and margin reimbursements.
• Provide thought leadership to the business on revenue building initiatives while ensuring compliance with revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Have a deep understanding on accounting guidance for Internal Use Software (ASC-350-40)
• Comfortable creating or re-evaluating current policies and memos around reserves and impairment analyses that can vary across subsidiaries.
• Oversight of all intercompany transactions and allocation methodologies.
• Oversight of all physical inventories and material cycle count adjustments and ensure compliance based on established controls.
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve and shorten the monthly accounting close.
• Issue timely and complete month-end reports and analytics to the consolidation team.
• Serve as the point of contact for all internal and external audits.
• Provide counsel and advice to management in developing objectives, strategies and tactics from a financial and accounting perspective.
• Encourage ideas and creative approaches for continuous improvement.
• Establish a clear understanding of other functional areas of company and provide guidance to executives of Business Development, Operations, Quality, HR, Program Management, Product, and Development in relation to financial goals and strategies.
• Keep up to date on the animal health market and applicable accounting rules and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to finance staff and non-financial colleagues across the business.
• Mentor/develop direct reports and retain/promote top performers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSETS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Required, MBA a plus
• 10+ years' diverse financial experience in various finance / accounting roles; practical experience within a technology business
• 3+ years in a hands-on management position
• Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Strength of character, with the ability to take clear, decisive action in steering the company's worth and safeguard values
• A history of active involvement and success beyond the traditional responsibilities of financial reporting
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines
• Possess agility and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with willingness and ability to dig into details to accomplish tasks and complete projects

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The position oversees the accounting team for Global Prescription Management.

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that mu