Business Unit Controller, AscellaHealth
What we are looking for
AscellaHealth seeks a Controller to manage the daily financial activities, including financial accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, billing, treasury, and financial analysis of a subsidiary. They will manage a team and play a direct, individual-contributor role in the financial life of the organization. This position requires regular weekly attendance at our Berwyn, PA office.
What the position will be doing
- Maintain General Ledger (GL) per the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Perform the month and year-end close activities and related reporting
- Manage the monthly GL account reconciliation process
- Manage accounts payable (AP)
- Manage customer billing and related accounts receivable (AR) activity
- Prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasts. Compare actual results to budget/forecast as part of the monthly reporting process
- Perform ongoing financial and profitability analysis
- Serve as the key contact for external audit and tax consultants
- Meet with new clients to ensure proper financial reporting is set correctly for accurate month-end reports
- Oversee and support an accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
- Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary; remain flexible and adaptable in work schedules and assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs
Necessary Skills, Education & Abilities
- A bachelor’s degree, or 4-year equivalent, with a major in business, accounting, or finance is required
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance
- Possess significant knowledge of accounting, finance, and financial control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Previous experience in Pharmacy or the Pharmaceutical industry a plus
- Professional certification, such as a CPA (certified public accountant) or a CA (chartered accountant), is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing an accounting function and a team of finance professionals.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide solutions to complex problems
- A detail-oriented approach with an ability to switch between job responsibilities quickly and seamlessly
- Ability to be highly transparent, ethical, and driven
- Relentless attention to detail and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to communicate with all internal organizational levels, partners, vendors, and clients.
- Ability to think and act independently, formulate and support new ideas, and champion new initiatives within and beyond the scope of one's own responsibilities
- Proficient in financial management systems (Dynamics), accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and especially Excel.
About us
AscellaHealth, a global healthcare and specialty pharmacy solutions organization serving patients, life sciences manufacturers, payers, and providers, offers a comprehensive portfolio of uniquely tailored, tech-enabled services supporting complex, chronic conditions or rare diseases that require specialty medications and/or cell and gene therapies. A recipient of numerous industry awards for innovation, including Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and Inc. 5000, AscellaHealth’s customized, patient-centric approach is built upon proprietary technology processes for end-to-end solutions to streamline the commercialization of specialty medications and proactively address unmet client needs, optimize clinical health outcomes and improve the quality of life for this patient population.
AscellaHealth brings a rare and special perspective to all stakeholders.
Our Culture
The AscellaHealth culture is one of diversity and inclusion with a patient-centric approach in all we doOur highly innovative and collaborative environment ensures we deliver best-in-class specialty pharmacy solutions addressing the unmet needs in the marketAscellaHealth and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local lawsAscellaHealth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
