Controller

Piramal Pharma•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Controller helps ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions at the Lexington site. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role oversees payroll, cost and general accounting, accounts receivable and collections, and accounts payable. It supports site and corporate decision-making through financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cost management, and audit support. The Controller works with departments across the site and with Finance and leadership teams to manage month-end reporting, inventory, product profitability, working capital, capital expenditures, cash flow, and sales forecasts. The role also maintains financial models and ensures accurate, timely financial data and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
At least eight years of experience leading an accounting or finance department and providing financial analysis; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Track record implementing internal controls and assimilating or implementing cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Deep analytical skills and sound knowledge of business finance.
Ability to understand high-level strategies while maintaining detailed knowledge.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the company, verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and adjust schedules to meet commitments.
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS principles.
Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Attention to detail and consistently high accuracy.
Analytical approach to problem-solving and an inquisitive mindset.
Ability to maintain a customer-service focus in an occasionally stressful environment.
Team-oriented and goal-oriented approach; ability to work both independently and in teams.
Excellent record-keeping skills and a positive attitude toward challenges.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or professional certification.
Experience in a manufacturing company.
SAP experience.
Desire to teach, develop, empower, and mentor employees.

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight of payroll, cost and general accounting, accounts receivable and collections, and accounts payable.
Complete month-end MIS reports accurately and on time.
Coordinate with departments to prepare and develop budgets.
Manage inventory activities, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, and cost corrections and reconciliations.
Set up cost rates for pricing and inventory valuation.
Manage monthly Sales and COGS close data.
Analyze product profitability monthly.
Maintain and update the RFP Quote Model and Product Cost Model on an ongoing basis.
Monitor working capital and planned capital expenditure activity.
Provide information and detailed decision-making support to the Finance Director, Site Leadership Team, Corporate Finance, and Corporate ExCom as needed.
Prepare and regularly monitor line-of-sight information.
Prepare and monitor sales forecasts bi-weekly.
Ensure timely data submissions for internal and external audits and quarterly submissions to Corporate Finance for consolidations.
Review balance sheet account schedules monthly and file them in month-end binders with journal entries and supporting documentation.
Oversee cash flow forecasts and monitor cash and loan positions.
Scrutinize the general ledger to ensure the accuracy of operating expense information.
Perform ad hoc analysis and forecasting as requested by the Finance Director.