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We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!\nAcross our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.\n THE POSITION :\nThe Global Controller is a highly technical accounting professional accountable for the day-to-day accounting operations of the company across all global entities, including the production of periodic financial reports, oversight of technical accounting policy and compliance with ASC Topic 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of internal controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) where applicable, bank/debt reporting requirements, and local statutory requirements in each jurisdiction where the company operates. This role also leads special projects including system implementations, M&A due diligence and integrations, and process improvement initiatives across the global accounting organization.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nOur employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:\nManagementSafeguard the assets of the company\nCreate, maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including drafting and maintaining an accounting policy handbook\nManage internal and outsourced accounting functions across all global entities\nOversee the operations of the global accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives\nRecommend and implement improvements to reporting and accounting systems, procedures, controls, and policies\nHelp lead month-end close processes, including review of Blackline account reconciliations, and own the global close calendar to drive consistent close processes across all entities and regions\nOversee accounting systems/ERP administration and lead process improvement and automation initiatives\n\n Technical AccountingAlong with the CAO, serve as primary contact for technical accounting questions both domestic and international; research and draft applicable memos and guidance for the company\nEnsure compliance with ASC 606 and other relevant accounting standards, including leases (ASC 842) and business combinations (ASC 805)\nLead implementation of and compliance with new accounting standards\nReview and analyze contracts with customers to identify enforceable rights and obligations, determine distinct performance obligations, assess and allocate transaction price, and ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606\nDevelop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ASC 606, coordinating with other departments to ensure all contracts and transactions comply\nOversee project accounting activities, including tracking revenue and costs at the project/contract level, ensuring proper cost allocation and accurate matching of revenue and expenses in accordance with ASC 606\n\nReportingIssue timely and accurate financial statements on a monthly basis\nCoordinate the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements, ensuring all revenue-related and other required disclosures are complete and accurate\nRecommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations\nCalculate and issue financial and operating metrics on a timely basis\nPartner with the FP&A group in the production of the annual budget and forecasts\n\n TransactionsEnsure that accounts receivable are invoiced and collected promptly\nOversee global, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation and remeasurement\nIntercompany transaction oversight and review in compliance with transfer pricing regulations and management reporting requirements\nEnsure that periodic account reconciliations are completed both timely and accurately within Blackline\nMaintain the chart of accounts\nMaintain an orderly accounting filing system on the Company's shared network drive(s)\n\n Compliance and Internal ControlsDesign, implement, and maintain a comprehensive system of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), with particular emphasis on internal controls over revenue recognition processes and transactions\nCoordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit and complete the annual audit within required reporting deadlines\nUnderstanding of SOX compliance and ensure a strong control framework; work toward a SOX 404 compliant control environment\nConduct regular audits to ensure compliance with ASC 606 and other internal policies\nEnsure compliance with local statutory reporting and local GAAP requirements in each jurisdiction where the company operates, partnering with local finance teams and external providers\nComply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings\nPartner with the Director of Global Tax and Chief Accounting Officer to assist in compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings\nPartner with Treasury on cash management, banking relationships, and intercompany funding across global entities\n\nDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias\nAll other duties as assigned.\nConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources.\nPEOPLE LEADER\nPeople leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values. In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:\nAct as one of the leaders in the accounting department, responsible for and overseeing their respective department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.\nLead accounting team members, including training, coaching, mentorship, development and evaluation.\nInterview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.\nDetermine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.\nEXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:\n Travel ( Under 10%)\n Hours (40+, typically Monday through Friday)\nThe above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.\nAn individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above. \n MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nThe requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.\nEducation - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field\n Experience and/or Training -12-15+ years of Accounting experience, including significant experience in multi-national companies $100M+\nStrong technical accounting background including in-depth knowledge of ASC 606 and its application.\nExperience with technical accounting matters beyond revenue recognition, such as business combinations (ASC 805) and leases (ASC 842)\nVery knowledgeable on revenue recognition/ASC 606, cash management, internal controls, US GAAP, IFRS, close processes, and general accounting research\nExperience with multi-currency consolidations, foreign currency translation, and international statutory/local GAAP reporting\n\nLicenses/Certificates - CPA required\nTechnology/Equipment - Experience in the use of complex spreadsheets, ERP systems, and accounting systems\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nPE experience preferred\nPublic Accounting Experience desired\nStrong professional presence and presentation skills\nStrong Leader/Mentor to his/her reports, and a strong Business Partner to the CAO\nM&A/due diligence experience, including purchase price experience, is a plus\nExperience operating in a SOX 404 compliant environment, particularly with implementing and maintaining internal controls over revenue recognition\nExperience leading ERP implementations and finance process automation initiatives\nPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:\nThe physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.\nOffice: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.\n OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:\nPatient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.\nClient Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.\nTake Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.\nEmbrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.\nGrow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.\nWin Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.\nCommunication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.\nAlways Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nOur team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. 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