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Medable

VP, Corporate Controller

Posted 15 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Expert/Leader
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Expert/Leader
Lead financial operations, manage accounting practices, oversee audits, ensure compliance with GAAP, and streamline financial processes while providing strategic financial insights.
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Medable's mission is to get effective therapies to patients faster. We provide an end-to-end, cloud-based platform with a flexible suite of tools that allows patients, healthcare providers, clinical research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors to work together as a team in clinical trials. Our solutions enable more efficient clinical research, more effective healthcare delivery, and more accurate precision and predictive medicine. Our target audiences are patients, providers, principal investigators, and innovators who work in healthcare and life sciences.

Our vision is to accelerate the path to human discovery and medical cures. We are passionate about driving innovation and empowering consumers. We are proactive, collaborative, self-motivated learners, committed, bold and tenacious. We are dedicated to making this world a healthier place.

1. Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and internal/external reporting process 

  • Own and manage the end-to-end general ledger (record-to-report and procure-to-pay) of the company and supervise team members 

  • Ensure the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements.

  • Act as the Company’s treasurer and manage all investment, liquidity, and foreign exchange transactions.  Report to management on our performance, risks, and policy updates as needed.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for independent auditors and lead annual and interim audit projects.

  • Orchestrate the financial system/application infrastructure – administer all mission critical tools including ERP/CRM, and other OTC and P2P tools and drive further enhancements and efficiency initiatives

  • Manage local international entities and accounting functions to ensure compliance 

  • Manage the annual and quarterly audit processes with our independent auditor 

  • Ensure that accounting procedures and policies conform to GAAP and are documented in a that is reviewed and approved externally 

  • Assess and document the technical accounting impact and required disclosures for major transactions  

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for all complex accounting issues 

  • Ensure that all processes and controls are documented in accordance and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines 

  • Ensure that the organization has first class system of internal controls surrounding the company’s financial reporting and is Sarbanes-Oxley compliant 

  • Ensure that all financial systems are properly operating to capture and produce timely and accurate information and support the company’s growth and public company readiness 

  • Identify and lead opportunities to automate and streamline accounting operations, have a strong process improvement ethos 

  • Drive a strong controllership mindset throughout the corporation by providing appropriate financial support in the attainment of operational goals and objectives. 

  • Establish strong business partnering with the cross-functional teams and be seen as the company’s technical expert in accounting matters 

  • Works closely with FP&A (and fosters close team partnerships regionally) to ensure the understanding of variances to budget 

  • Partner with FP&A on all financial planning requirements (i.e., monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, etc.) 

  • Assist in improving the organization’s financial performance by analyzing and interpreting financial data and reporting to executive management

  • Provide KPI’s, SLA’s and reporting that shows the value and efficiency of accounting to the business

  • Other duties as assigned

2. Experience
  • 15+ years of demonstrated development and advancement in accounting-focused roles or a combination of education and experience

  • Experience working as a Controller or similar in previous roles at public and private companies

  • Experience with software and technology companies a must, including SaaS and/or recurring revenue financials and common and SaaS metrics

3. Skills
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, operational risk assessment, and financial reporting
  • Expert with financial modeling (i.e., Excel) and experience with NetSuite or other financial or budgeting systems, including implementation experience
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently toward goals
  • Excellent communication and business partnering skills
4. Education, Certifications, Licenses
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent
  • CPA is required
  • MBA a plus
5. Travel Requirements

As required

At Medable, we believe that our team of Medaballers is our greatest asset. That is why we are committed to your personal and professional well-being. Our rewards are more than just benefits - they demonstrate our commitment to providing an inclusive, healthy and rewarding experience for all our team members.

Flexible Work

  • Remote from the start, we believe in a flexible employee experience

Compensation

  • Competitive base salaries

  • Annual performance-based bonus

  • Stock options for employees, aligning personal achievements to Medable's success

Health and Wellness

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

  • Carrot Fertility Program

  • Health Saving Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness program (Mental, Physical and Financial) 

Recognition

  • Peer-to-peer recognition program, celebrating achievements and milestones

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer time off to support causes you care about

Medable is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Top Skills

CRM
Erp
Excel
Gaap
NetSuite
Sec Requirements

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