Site Controller

Job Description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle.

With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to :

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Job Overview

Role will support VP of Finance for the Business Unit, site leadership and will also have responsibilities supporting the centralized business unit finance team in Durham, NC, and Corporate tax and accounting functions in East Rutherford, NJ.

This role reports to the VP of the Business Unit Finance team with matrixed reporting to the Site Leader(s).

Responsibilities

Support site Director and other site business leaders on financial performance of the site, with focus on revenue, EBITDA, and all elements of free cash flow;

provide commentary / causals for variances to budget and contemporary trends

• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of the site project accounting function, which includes revenue recognition, invoicing / billing, and customer credits and collections
• Manage the preparation of the site annual budget and monthly financial forecasts and report variances to leadership
• Ensure the accuracy of site financial statements, coordinating activities with the GL team and other intercompany sites, as needed
• Support month-end and year-end close process, including analyses and journal entries, as needed
• Manage capital expenditure process to include project identification, justification, and cash flow forecasting
• Manage site accounting staff
• Prepare and publish timely monthly / quarterly Corporate reporting requirements
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of controls and checks across all departments
• Manage and comply with government reporting requirements and local tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate with auditing services and internal finance teams on data requests, as needed

Qualifications / Skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Solid experience supporting audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts receivable, and accounting for investments
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
• Ability to be agile and adjust job responsibilities with changes in the organizational structure
• Experience leading GL / AR / AP / Payroll functions required
• SAP Project Systems experience preferred
• Hyperion reporting experience preferred

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• 7+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience, with at least 2 years in a role as a Controller with supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field
• CPA preferred

Travel : NA

Location : Durham Site

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee may be required to regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Environment and Protective Equipment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to gain access to lab, manufacturing or clinical areas for inspections or work discussions.

The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment to perform the job duties. Such personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to : safety eyewear, various types of respirators / breathing apparatus, lab coats, gloves, etc.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability / handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and / or local law.