Vice President, Controller

Zevra Therapeutics·
Boston, MA
7mo ago
Full-timeExecutiveFinanceRare Diseases
Market Rate — Accountants and Auditors
25th
$60K
Median
$80K
75th
$104K

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Description

<meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the role</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">The Vice President, Controller is a strategic leadership position with broad organizational impact with responsibility for overseeing the company’s global accounting operations, supporting internal and external financial reporting and maintaining the effectiveness of the internal control environment. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and supports strategic decision-making. The Vice President, Controller is instrumental in driving operational excellence, automation, and scalability within the finance function.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you'll do</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead the accounting function, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and consolidations.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes and reporting.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Support financial reporting, including the preparation of internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP, DK GAAP and SEC regulations, as applicable.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Support a strong internal control environment by maintaining and enhancing internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) over general ledger activities.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide financial analysis and insights that support strategic business decisions and the long-range planning process.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit and manage related inquiries and deliverables.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist in the development of technical accounting guidance and in the implementation of new standards.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team; promote continuous learning, cross-training and career development.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Evaluate and implement systems and process improvements to streamline operations, enhance reporting capabilities and promote efficient cross-functional collaboration.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with FP&amp;A, tax, treasury, legal, and business unit leaders to ensure alignment and effective communication of financial data.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Support M&amp;A due diligence and integration efforts as needed</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">12+ years </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership roles within the biopharma industry in development and commercial stage public companies that have directly commercialized one or more pharmaceutical products.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional firm) combined with corporate accounting experience within a public biopharma company preferred.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">A minimum of three years in a controllership role.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, DK GAAP (or IFRS), COSO internal control framework, and financial reporting.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, or similar) and other report writer and/or FP&amp;A software a plus.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to lead change, manage complexity, and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.</span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Monthly travel may be required (up to 20%).</span><br><br></li></ul><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Notice to External Recruiters</strong></b><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation.</span></p> <meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.</strong></b><br><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.</span><br><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.</span><br><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives.</span></p>
Zevra Therapeutics

Zevra Therapeutics

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Modifications of Existing Drugs

LocationDenmark - Frederiksberg
Open Jobs16
Rare Diseases
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Pipeline

Sodium phenylbutyratePhase 1
Sodium phenylbutyratePhase 2
SerdexmethylphenidatePhase 2
KP415 oral capsulePhase 3
KP415 oral capsulePhase 3