At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial processes and manage a dynamic accounting team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Everest Clinical Research, a leading contract research organization with a global presence.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Flexible work options available, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Join a growing company where your expertise will directly impact the success of innovative clinical research.
- Qualifications: CPA designation and 10+ years of experience in accounting and team management.
The predicted salary is between 165000 - 180000 $ per year.
Everest Clinical Research is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. We serve some of the best-known companies and work with many of the most advanced drugs, biologics, and medical devices in development today. Everest has been an independent CRO since 2004 with a strong foundation as a statistical and data management center of excellence. Building on this foundation, Everest has successfully developed and established itself as a full-service CRO. Everest’s headquarters are located in Markham (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada with additional sites in Bridgewater (Greater New York City Area), New Jersey, USA, Shanghai (Pudong Zhangjiang New District), China, Taipei, Taiwan and Sofia, Bulgaria.
Everest is known in the industry for its high-quality deliverables, superior customer service, and flexibility in meeting clients’ needs. A dynamic organization with an entrepreneurial origin, Everest continues to experience exceptional growth and great success. Quality is our backbone, customer-focus is our tradition, flexibility is our strength…that’s us…that’s Everest.
To drive continued success, we are seeking a committed, skilled, and customer-focused individual to join our winning team as Controller for our Toronto/Markham, Ontario, Canada on-site location, or remotely from a home-based office anywhere in Canada in accordance with our Work from Home policy.
Job Accountabilities
- Manage the monthly and year-end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements across all the company’s subsidiaries.
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the general ledger teams to deliver high quality, customer focused outcomes.
- Continually enhance the use of the company’s ERP and integrate with other systems e.g. HRIS/payroll, site payment and other tools in use across the company.
- Enhance documentation of finance policies, procedures and internal controls and ensure compliance.
- Provide any required research and analysis into accounting issues and stay informed of changing accounting rules and their impact on the company’s accounting policies.
- Monitor global cash flow, manage transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, and oversee foreign currency hedging.
- Work with external auditor to deliver annual audited financial statements.
- Coordinate with tax advisors internationally to ensure tax returns and other regulatory filings are completed on schedule.
- Manage, coach and mentor the accounting team to deliver on department goals and objectives.
Requirements
- B.A. or B. Comm. degree
- Professional designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- 10+ years' related experience.
- Experience managing, motivating and mentoring accounting teams.
- Knowledgeable about financial software and experience with implementing and optimizing ERP systems and other accounting tools.
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, customer and quality focused.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation: We offer a robust benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) retirement / pension plan, generous paid time off and sick leave, and the opportunity to earn a performance based bonus.
Estimated Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000.
Everest is inviting candidates to apply to this existing vacancy. To find out more about Everest Clinical Research and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.everestclinical.com. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Everest is committed to upholding the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and upon request we will provide accommodations for candidates participating in any part of our recruitment and selection process.
Controller employer: Everest Clinical Research Services Inc
Everest Clinical Research is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater Toronto Area, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritizes quality, customer focus, and flexibility. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and training. Joining Everest means being part of a rapidly growing organization that values innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in clinical research.
Contact Details:
Everest Clinical Research Services Inc Recruitment Team
