Financial Controller (North America)
Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Levis. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more.
About the role
Following its recent acquisition by Sygnature Discovery, this new position within the Canadian entity NuChem Sciences will supervise the North American accounting team and support the department’s activities. Based in Levis, he/she will be responsible for the reliability of financial information to support the financial management in the planning and reporting of the site financial performance to a variety of Canadian and European stakeholders and institutional investors.
Role Profile
Reporting to the VP Finance, this new position will be responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements and various journal entries along with helping with the preparation of the monthly board report reporting pack for the Canadian entity.
This position will also be responsible for the following tasks:
- Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting-related operational functions including management of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Analyse and explain variances between actual, budget and projections.
- Promote proper financial and operational controls, adhering to policies and procedures while also identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Cash flow forecasting including daily cash management, periodic cash flow modelling with focused working capital management.
- Provide information for annual and tax audits.
- Participate in the development, updating and production of financial key performance indicators.
- Promote innovation and participate in continuous process improvement projects.
- Support management with various financial analyses and reports as requested.
- Supervise department employees.
- Participate in special projects such as the implementation of a new ERP system along with potential futures acquisitions and/or expansions projects currently underway.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (CPA) with a strong technical accounting background and demonstrable experience working in a similar accounting role.
- Hands-on approach with an excellent understanding of the complete accounting cycle.
- Creative with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Motivated to be part of a world leader in the life sciences industry.
- It is essential that the candidate is bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written.
- Excellent skills in Excel and MS Office are a must.
- Ability to work autonomously with good analytical skills.
- Very good understanding of accounting and corporate systems (experience with Netsuite would be beneficial).
- Attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines.
- Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and a wide variety of files.
- Customer service-oriented approach.
- Interpersonal flexibility, interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary and additional pay
- Competitive and based on experience;
- Annual bonus incentive plan.
Advantages
- Flexible hours;
- Health and dental care;
- Disability and Life insurance;
- RRSP employer’s matching program;
- Telemedicine program;
- Continuing education and Professional development;
- Casual dress code;
- Free on-site parking.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
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