NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Looking for Director of Finance- North America at Irvine, CA Full Time

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing direction and oversight for all financial and accounting matters related to our North American Operations for inclusion in the Company’s consolidated results. This position is an integral leadership role responsible for directing the day-to-day financial activities of various business entities. The Director of Finance – North America plays an active role in developing, monitoring and achieving the Company’s annual goals. This role is responsible for developing reporting tools and metrics that provide management with actionable information for making critical operational and strategic decisions. This individual will also have responsibility for all accounting and related activities for the various entities including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, payment and billing systems, budget preparation, forecasts, cash management, all while ensuring strong internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for monthly accounting closing process, ensuring consistent classification of expenses, appropriate accruals for expenses and that all balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled.

· Maintains accurate financial records and delivers departmental and regionwide financial statements and reports.

· Directs the North American accounting operations team of seven individuals including A/R, A/P and general accounting. Provides hiring, mentoring and development in performing accounting related transactions.

· Oversees relationship with local, external accountants, provides all required information for timely compliance of taxes, payroll and reporting requirements and reviews submissions for accuracy. Ensures that financial records comply with applicable regulations.

· Creates financial and volume measurement tools to effectively monitor costs and highlight areas for potential savings.

· Develops and maintains accounting processes, systems and controls to ensure accurate, timely, consistent and comparable financial reporting, budget variance reporting and financial forecasting.

· Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of all major accounting policies and system requirements.

· Directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts as well as related variance analysis.

· Suggests methods of improving the planning process and assist managers with the financial issues impacting their budgets.

· Manages contractual issues between the Company and external parties in compliance with Company guidelines in

partnership with legal and other corporate departments.

· Trains non-financial managers to use Company’s financial statements and KPIs to reach or exceed Company’s goals and objectives.

· Manages A/R, A/P and general accounting staff.

· Prepares the monthly worldwide consolidated GAAP financial statements with narrative for review by CFO.

· Reviews monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliation.

· Ensures timely compliance of all government survey reporting requirements for North American entities.

· Other responsibilities and projects as directed by management.

· Travels, as needed, to NeilMed production facilities and offices in California, New Jersey and Michigan.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, SKILLS, EDUCATION)

KNOWLEDGE:

· CPA or CA with BS/BA degree in accounting or finance; manufacturing experience preferred.

· 10+ years of financial experience within a global company including at least 5 years private industry management experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

· Proven ability to interface effectively with all levels of management within the organization.

· Demonstrated ability as an integral member of the management team; recognized as a “go to” person.

· Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to articulate verbally and in writing; professional approach to presenting difficult issues; ability to calculate numerical impacts “on the spot”.

· Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced, growing company where adaptability is imperative.

· Ability to add structure to an entrepreneurial company to assist in growth and profitability.

· Ability to work independently to analyze and resolve issues.

· Self-motivated, innovative, with the demonstrated ability to effectively initiate and lead change.

· Strong Excel skills and analytical modelling; NetSuite experience will be considered favorably.