CBCC Global Research Controller
CBCC Global ResearchAbout the role
CBCC Global Research is a clinical Contract Research Organization (“CRO”) with deep expertise in designing and managing clinical trials across a range of critical therapeutic areas, including oncology, CNS, and ophthalmology. Based in Bakersfield, California with additional operations in Ahmedabad, India, we support innovative biopharma clients in bringing innovator and complex generic drugs to market. As we scale to position the Company for growth, we seek a strategic and experienced Controller to lead and enhance our financial operations and partner with leadership across global functions.
CBCC is seeking a Controller to lead all aspects of the U.S. financial function and collaborate with global leadership. This role is critical for establishing robust financial systems and controls, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses experience in clinical research, life sciences, or adjacent technical services sectors.
Financial Leadership & Operations
· Lead all accounting operations for the U.S. business unit, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasury
· Oversee and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closes; prepare monthly consolidated (US + India) internal financial reporting packages for management and the Board as well as external lender reporting packages to ensure debt compliance
· In partnership with CFO, lead financial reporting for the Company to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis and actively participate in Board meetings
· Manage day-to-day activities of U.S. accounting staff and outsourced providers
· Prepare, consolidate and monitor weekly cash flow forecasts
· Approve timesheets, payroll submissions, vendor POs, and reimbursements
· Administer job costing and project accounting to analyze margin by client and service line
Compliance & Audit
· Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax regulations, and ASC 842 lease accounting
· Lead annual audits and coordinate external auditors
· Manage tax filings (federal, state, Delaware franchise, 1099s, etc.) and compliance items (insurance, benefits, property tax)
Strategic Finance & Planning
· Together with the CFO, assist with the preparation of forecast updates and the annual budgeting process
· Together with the CFO, contribute to the financial modeling and scenario planning processes to support growth and performance initiatives
· Drive consolidation of multi-currency financials and IFRS reporting for global roll-up
· Implement internal tracking for revenue by segment to report against forecast and long-term plan assumptions
· Support M&A, capital project tracking (e.g., new lab buildout), and other strategic initiatives
Systems & Process Improvement
· Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and a common chart of accounts
· Lead and/or support a unified ERP implementation and integration with operational BI tools
Financial Leadership & Operations
· Lead all accounting operations for the U.S. business unit, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasury
· Oversee and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closes; prepare monthly consolidated (US + India) internal financial reporting packages for management and the Board as well as external lender reporting packages to ensure debt compliance
· In partnership with CFO, lead financial reporting for the Company to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis and actively participate in Board meetings
· Manage day-to-day activities of U.S. accounting staff and outsourced providers
· Prepare, consolidate and monitor weekly cash flow forecasts
· Approve timesheets, payroll submissions, vendor POs, and reimbursements
· Administer job costing and project accounting to analyze margin by client and service line
Compliance & Audit
· Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax regulations, and ASC 842 lease accounting
· Lead annual audits and coordinate external auditors
· Manage tax filings (federal, state, Delaware franchise, 1099s, etc.) and compliance items (insurance, benefits, property tax)
Strategic Finance & Planning
· Together with the CFO, assist with the preparation of forecast updates and the annual budgeting process
· Together with the CFO, contribute to the financial modeling and scenario planning processes to support growth and performance initiatives
· Drive consolidation of multi
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