U.S. Controller – High-Visibility Role Reporting to NA CFO jobs in United States
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High Country Search Group · 2 weeks ago

U.S. Controller – High-Visibility Role Reporting to NA CFO

High Country Search Group is partnered directly with the North America CFO of a global pharmaceutical CDMO to identify a U.S. Finance Controller for a highly visible, newly created leadership role. The Controller will serve as a critical liaison between operations, commercial leadership, global finance, and executive stakeholders, providing strategic and financial guidance while leading the corporate accounting organization.

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Kevin Mooney
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Responsibilities

Lead consolidated financial accounting and reporting for North America in accordance with IFRS
Ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting
Perform monthly balance sheet reviews with a strong focus on Net Working Capital and risk identification
Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations with global partners
Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Treasury) to forecast cash and liquidity
Provide oversight of cash management, payment runs, wires, and banking activity
Support treasury initiatives including lines of credit, letters of credit, insurance coverage, and lease accounting
Lead accounting operations across AP, AR, Payroll, and General Ledger
Oversee payroll labor reconciliations (hours paid vs. hours worked)
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risk
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, and regulatory requirements
Lead and develop a growing team (currently 6 direct reports and expanding)
Present financial insights clearly and confidently to executive audiences
Drive change management initiatives as the organization continues to scale

Qualification

Financial ReportingAccounting OperationsInternal ControlsSAP ERPTreasury ManagementManufacturing ExperienceLeadershipChange ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, life sciences, or industrial environments
Strong background in financial reporting, treasury, internal controls, and accounting operations
Experience leading teams within global, multi-site organizations
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (FI, CO, MM)
Comfortable operating in highly regulated manufacturing environments
Influential leadership style with the ability to translate financial data into executive-level insights

Preferred

CPA, CMA, CFA, MBA

Company

High Country Search Group

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High Country Search Group specializes in providing executive recruiting and temporary staffing services.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Monte Merz
Managing Partner
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Todd Heimbuck
Partner
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