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Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $248K/yr

10+ years exp

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with over 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products for CNS diseases. The Senior Director, Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, collaborating with senior management, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while executing the company’s strategic goals.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Directs and controls the activities of the accounting function

Develop Finance & Accounting policies and procedures for review and implementation

Oversee the maintenance of fiscal records, establish and oversee budgetary controls and procedures, and preparation of financial close reporting

Oversee the company’s monthly and quarterly close processes, financial results, and reporting

Develop and administer budgets, schedules, business partnering and performance requirements for general and administrative and research and development functions

Oversee and direct the Company’s center-led contracting policies, database administration, and execution

Oversee the administration and improvement of all company financial systems

Oversee US, state, local and international tax compliance, and filings

Manage the global tax provision on a quarterly and annual basis

Establish and execute tax planning strategies in conjunction with business strategy

Provide monthly and quarterly financial results reporting, including operational results insights

Assist in identifying the appropriate accounting treatment of transactions that the Company has entered

Assist with analyses of new accounting pronouncements on the Company’s financial statements

Collaborate closely with the external auditors of the Company

Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Frequently interacts with executive management, supervisors, customers, and functional peer group management

Interacts internally and externally with executive level management, requiring negotiation of extremely critical matters

Influences and establishes corporate and accounting policies

Works closely with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

Provides leadership and management in an effective manner consistent with Company Values towards defined Corporate Objectives

Understands Company Policy and procedure to be able to guide direct reports appropriately

Qualification

Finance & AccountingFinancial ReportingTax CompliancePublic AccountingAccounting SystemsLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years related experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals/biotech/life sciences industry, or a Master of Business Administration with 10+ years related experience

Minimum of 10 years' supervisory experience

Requires in depth knowledge of Finance & Accounting practices, business strategies, and incorporating Company's corporate goals

Public accounting experience is desirable

Expert knowledge of accounting, budgets, finance, management, financial systems and excellent judgment

Excellent organization skills, time management, and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong working knowledge of payroll administration

Expert knowledge of publicly traded company accounting principles, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality

Ability to have an innovative and dynamic approach to work

A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment

Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others