Global Controller

X-Chem • Falmouth, MA

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About The Position

At X-Chem, it is our mission to leverage the world’s leading drug discovery platform to help create molecules that will improve human health.  X-Chem is a leader in small molecule discovery science, providing pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a complete, seamless solution for screening, hit validation, and lead optimization. As pioneers of DNA-encoded chemical library (DEL) technology, the company leverages its market-leading DEL platform to rapidly screen billions of diverse drug-like molecules to discover novel small molecule leads against challenging, high-value therapeutic targets. In house hit-to-lead and lead optimization services driven by AI and physics-based modeling enable clients to progress their compounds directly from hit all the way through to candidate nomination. Our well-proven expertise in medicinal chemistry, custom synthesis, and scale-up process chemistry enables us to support all aspects of drug discovery in a deeply integrated technology-driven platform.  
The Opportunity: X-Chem is seeking candidates for the Global Controller position. This role will work closely with the Divisional Controllers in Montreal, Canada and Budapest, Hungary to consolidate the financial statements on a monthly basis and support the preparation of the annual financial statements and footnotes. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in a similar role
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including technical accounting
• Experience with monthly close and consolidation of multiple legal entities
• Familiarity with foreign entities and intercompany accounting
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and leading audit processes

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a private equity-backed organization
• CPA certification

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely consolidation of the Company’s monthly financial statements of multiple international legal entities (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
• Responsible for Intercompany eliminations
• Assist CFO with Lender reporting and monthly Board reporting and adhoc presentations
• Primary contact for external auditors;  Responsible for coordinating global activities
• Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Assist with optimization of global financial processes and systems
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for accurate and timely financial statement preparation
• Primary contact for tax reporting and other regulatory reports
• Responsible for US GAAP accounting research and memo preparation
• Support the integration of acquisitions, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 95% Paid Medical, Dental, STD/LTD and Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 22 days PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Fitness program
• HSA account with Company contributions and FSA account for dependent care
• weekly social hour
• Summer Hours and company events
• Our work environment includes casual dress, bike storage, free parking, and wellness perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level