Associate Director - Finance / Financial Controller

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director - Finance / Financial Controller for a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing US Finance Department operations remotely while based in Amman, Jordan. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective financial operations for the company's US business.

This position plays a critical role in partnering with US-based stakeholders, leading a team of 9 finance professionals, and supporting the company's strategic, operational, and compliance objectives in line with public company and pharmaceutical industry standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting for US operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in accordance with IFRS, and internal company policies.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US entities.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses.
• Ensure compliance withinternal controls and audit standards.

2. Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of 9 finance professionals covering accounting, reporting, and control functions.
• Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
• Foster a high-performance culture with strong accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective workload distribution and succession planning within the team.

3. US Operations & Business Partnership

• Serve as a primary finance partner to US-based business leaders and finance stakeholders.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, commentary, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, variances, and trends impacting US operations.

4. Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Ensure strong financial governance and adherence to the company's internal control framework.
• Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations affecting financial reporting.
• Implement and enhance process controls to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation and standardization.

5. Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee finance-related systems and reporting tools used for US operations.
• Drive efficiencies in close, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Lead or support finance transformation initiatives, shared services optimization, and system upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

• Master’s degree, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Proven experience in a controller, senior finance manager, or associate director role
• Experience within pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or manufacturing is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading big teams

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to manage complex, multinational finance operations remotely
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in senior leadership
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ownership mindset
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel