{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb82b1370dcf00a5a9d7ff63","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb82b1370dcf00a5a9d7ff63","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb82b1370dcf00a5a9d7ff63","title":"Controller, Life Sciences","description":"Controller, Life SciencesGreenfield is looking for a Controller, Life Sciences to join our growing team.Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Controller, Life Sciences is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing the financial performance and operations for the Specialty Chemicals & Ingredients business unit. This role is responsible for managing financial reporting, analysis and compliance. This role ensures the integrity of financial information and supports strategic decision making by providing key insights into business performance. This role is responsible for leadership, development and oversight for the US, Ireland and UK accounting teams.Who You Are:Accounting degree (CPA preferred)Strong systems background and excellent analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaborative skillsProficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of ERP systems and ability to work well with othersAbility to work independently under minimal supervision and with competing prioritiesExcellent leadership and team development skillsAbility to develop, implement and adhere to accounting policies and financial controlsYour Experience Should Include:10 or more years of related general accounting experience in a complex environment (preferably manufacturing)Proven success in hiring, training and motivating an accounting teamExperience working with multiple entities in a multi-currency environmentKnowledge of MS D365 preferred but not requiredJob Responsibilities:Manage the monthly and year-end accounting close procedures, reviewing journal entries, accruals and other adjusting entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparationProvide leadership and support for the US, Ireland and UK accounting teamsPlanning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures and internal controlsContinuous improvement mindset, assessing current accounting operations and provide recommendations for improvementOversee preparation and review of tax returns including sales and other statutory filings and regulatory reportingKey contact for external auditors related to the US, Ireland and UK entities in performance of interim and annual audit of financial statementsCash flow management and forecastingAd hoc reporting and other duties as assignedTotal Compensation & Care:Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performanceFormal and informal training opportunitiesComprehensive health and dental benefitsIncome protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick timeVacation time exceeding industry standardsCompany funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunitiesMeaningful and challenging workCurated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communicationCore Values:HonestyIntegrityRespectCommitmentOpenness to ChangeCore Principles:Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We collaborate with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.Agility: Our team is not only fast, but we also have the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.Greenfield Global USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. 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This role is responsible for managing financial reporting, analysis and compliance. This role ensures the integrity of financial information and supports strategic decision making by providing key insights into business performance. This role is responsible for leadership, development and oversight for the US, Ireland and UK accounting teams.Who You Are:Accounting degree (CPA preferred)Strong systems background and excellent analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaborative skillsProficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of ERP systems and ability to work well with othersAbility to work independently under minimal supervision and with competing prioritiesExcellent leadership and team development skillsAbility to develop, implement and adhere to accounting policies and financial controlsYour Experience Should Include:10 or more years of related general accounting experience in a complex environment (preferably manufacturing)Proven success in hiring, training and motivating an accounting teamExperience working with multiple entities in a multi-currency environmentKnowledge of MS D365 preferred but not requiredJob Responsibilities:Manage the monthly and year-end accounting close procedures, reviewing journal entries, accruals and other adjusting entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparationProvide leadership and support for the US, Ireland and UK accounting teamsPlanning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures and internal controlsContinuous improvement mindset, assessing current accounting operations and provide recommendations for improvementOversee preparation and review of tax returns including sales and other statutory filings and regulatory reportingKey contact for external auditors related to the US, Ireland and UK entities in performance of interim and annual audit of financial statementsCash flow management and forecastingAd hoc reporting and other duties as assignedTotal Compensation & Care:Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performanceFormal and informal training opportunitiesComprehensive health and dental benefitsIncome protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick timeVacation time exceeding industry standardsCompany funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunitiesMeaningful and challenging workCurated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communicationCore Values:HonestyIntegrityRespectCommitmentOpenness to ChangeCore Principles:Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. 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