Premier Research is looking for a Associate Director, Finance to join our Corporate Control team.
You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are Built for You. We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
We are Built by You. Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
We are Built with You. As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Together, we are Built for Biotech™. Join us and build your future here.
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinates and manages month/quarter/year-end financial close for assigned entities including balance sheet, income statements and cash flow using United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IFRS and/or other local statutory accounting rules.
- Manages all phases of financial audits for assigned jurisdictions statutory audits as well as participates in the US consolidated annual audit.
- Ensures all tax returns including Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, and others for assigned jurisdictions are submitted accurately and timely.
- Ensures all statutory filings and compliance filings are completed in a timely manner and within government guidelines.
- Manages R&D Tax Credit submissions and collections of funds where applicable.
- Responsible for 3rd Party vendor relations with accounting, tax, and consulting firms including contract negotiations, performance accountability, and annual renewals for assigned jurisdictions.
- Monitors local laws to ensure financial compliance in assigned jurisdictions.
What we're searching for:
- Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in financial, business or scientific related field from an accredited institution or relevant work experience
- A recognized professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA/ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA
- Minimum 8 years progressive financial management experience
- Minimum of 6 years supervisory/management experience
- Second language is not essential though fluent verbal and written English is a must.
- Knowledge of US and IFRS Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
- Organizational Financial management experience
- Proficiency with systems, workflow analysis, process improvements and metrics
- Analytical capabilities, including the ability to think critically and strategically and to propose and implement change
- Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with internal and external constituents of various levels and diverse backgrounds and cultures