Director of Accounting - ****Completed****
Our Client is a rapidly growing Life Sciences & HealthTech company based in Vancouver. We are seeking a Director, Accounting to join our team. The Director, Accounting is a key leader within the Finance team and is responsible for the oversight and management of the accounting function, including the integrity of financial systems and accounting operations. The finance team has a hybrid-fully remote model.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage end-to-end accounting operations for Canadian and U.S. entities, encompassing payables, billings, collections, payroll, and reconciliations. Ensure strict adherence to company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP guidelines.
Conduct accounting analysis and evaluate the impact of significant transactions and corporate strategies on accounting processes. Prepare for commercial operations, including developing accounting procedures for inventory, revenue, and other related areas.
Lead the Finance team's involvement in an ERP implementation project as the functional project lead. Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet project milestones, including integrating data from other business functions' systems or third-party sources (e.g., supply chain, procurement, commercial).
Drive the implementation, application, and ongoing enhancement of accounting systems, scalable processes, and procedures. Ensure seamless integration with other operational data, systems, and processes while maintaining compliance with SOX requirements in a dynamic and growing environment.
Oversee month-end and quarter-end closing processes, providing support for quarterly reviews and annual financial and SOX audits.
Supervise the preparation and review of month-end and quarter-end working papers, consolidation, and schedules with a strong focus on the accuracy and timeliness of quarterly external financial reporting.
Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for development.
Support the FP&A function and collaborate with key internal stakeholders by providing financial information for informed decision-making.
Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including monitoring cash needs based on cash flow forecasts and supporting treasury-related activities.
Review and oversee the preparation of financial-related compliance reports, such as statutory filings, annual tax forms (e.g., IRS 1099), and other regulatory submissions.
Recruit, lead, direct, develop, coach, and evaluate any direct reports, adhering to the company's Human Resource policies and practices (only applicable if direct reports are assigned).
Adhere to company policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and ensure that direct reports, if any, understand and follow these policies.
Perform any additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Professional designation (CPA or equivalent) and public company experience are required
Minimum of 10 years related accounting experience, with at least 5 years of direct people management experience
Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is an asset
Strong understanding and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements
Strong aptitude with financial tools and ERP systems; proven experience with ERP implementations and system enhancement projects
For more information, please get in touch with Tim Swanson
* pls. note that ChatGPT was used to help generate this JD, so please let us know if there are any plagiarism concerns.