FAAS Senior Manager-Integrated Finance Managed Services-Regional Controller

FAAS Senior Manager-Integrated Finance Managed Services-Regional Controller

Location: San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego Seattle.

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About the Role

The IFMS Controller is an onshore leader accountable for ensuring the execution of end-to-end IFMS engagement, compliance, SOC-1 Type 2 control adherence, and long-term value realization. Act as the primary contact to client, and EY leadership, bringing stewardship, governance oversight, and delivery integrity across all IFMS functions.

Role

Individual who will act in a Controllership role overseeing the execution of our EY Integrated Finance Managed Services.

The individual will be responsible for managing:

• EY onshore and offshore teams for our Integrated Finance Managed Services Clients' finance, accounting, and tax functions including:
• Financial statements and related footnotes and the MD&A,
• Technical accounting analysis and technical memos,
• Corporate tax compliance,
• Financial planning and analysis, and
• The financial services area including payroll, stock administration, fixed assets, and accounts payable for our EY Integrated Finance Managed Services life sciences clients.

This position will report to the FAAS Managed Services Leader.

The individual will also need to train team members in controllership to assist in further developing our delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

Manage the general accounting function, including oversight of the monthly and quarterly general ledger close processes, including analysis of monthly trends and flux analysis, work closely with the Client on analysis of budget vs. actual variance analysis

Oversee coordination of technical accounting needs of Integrated Finance Managed Service Clients with EY Technical Accounting Advisory Group

Oversee managed service team and work with Client contacts to support complete and accurate quarterly and ad-hoc SEC filings

Oversee other finance-related activities delivered as part of our managed services, including general accounting, treasury, stock-based compensation administration, and interactions with Client and their transfer agent, banks and investment managers

Coordinate EY's payroll managed service function and partner with Client HR and or EY's HR managed service function to manage employee benefits; support the

Client's completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements, including income, property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes

Oversee our audit support with the Client and their external auditors

Assist in preparing audit committee and board materials

Support the oversight of EY's IF systems used to deliver our managed services, including interfaces from payroll, equity, purchasing, banks and expense management to the general ledger

Drive cross-functional and service line support to our Client's as needs arise, including special projects, system improvements or ad-hoc financial analyses

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with an active CPA license

15+ years accounting experience, including at least four years in a public company

7+ years of Big 4 audit experience preferred; biotech industry experience preferred

Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting principles

Experience in a clinical stage bioscience/pharmaceutical company

Experience operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Enjoys being 'hands-on' and able to work cross-functionally in a co-located environment

Good energy, enthusiastic, goal driven

Working experience with SAP, Certent, FloQast, Active Disclosure, Concur, Ariba

What We Look For

We're interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You'll also need the confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information both verbally and in writing. If you're a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for Finance and where Finance is heading, this role is for you.

What Working At EY Offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical coverage. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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