FAAS Senior Manager-Integrated Finance Managed Services-Regional Controller

FAAS Senior Manager - Integrated Finance Managed Services – Regional Controller

Location:

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Stamford (United States)

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The IFMS Controller is an onshore leader accountable for ensuring the execution of end‑to‑end IFMS engagement, compliance, SOC‑1 Type 2 control adherence, and long‑term value realization. Act as the primary contact to client and EY leadership, bringing stewardship, governance oversight and delivery integrity across all IFMS functions.

• Acts in a Controllership role overseeing the execution of EY Integrated Finance Managed Services.
• Manages EY onshore and offshore teams for clients’ finance, accounting, and tax functions, including:

• Financial statements and related footnotes and the MD&A
• Technical accounting analysis and technical memos
• Corporate tax compliance
• Financial planning and analysis
• Payroll, stock administration, fixed assets, and accounts payable for life sciences clients.
• Reports to the FAAS Managed Services Leader.
• Trains team members in controllership to further develop delivery capabilities.

• Manage the general accounting function, including oversight of the monthly and quarterly general ledger close processes, analysis of monthly trends and flux analysis; work closely with the client on budget vs. actual variance.
• Oversee coordination of technical accounting needs with EY Technical Accounting Advisory Group.
• Oversee managed service team and work with client contacts to support complete and accurate quarterly and ad‑hoc SEC filings.
• Oversee other finance‑related activities delivered as part of the managed services, including general accounting, treasury, stock‑based compensation administration, and interactions with client and their transfer agent, banks, and investment managers.
• Coordinate EY’s payroll managed service function and partner with client HR and EY’s HR managed service function to manage employee benefits; support the client’s completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee audit support with the client and external auditors.
• Assist in preparing audit committee and board materials.
• Support oversight of EY’s IF systems used to deliver managed services, including interfaces from payroll, equity, purchasing, banks and expense management to the general ledger.
• Drive cross‑functional and service‑line support to the client’s needs as they arise, including special projects, system improvements or ad‑hoc financial analyses.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an active CPA license.
• 15+ years accounting experience, including at least four years in a public company.
• 7+ years of Big 4 audit experience preferred; biotech industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience in a clinical‑stage bioscience/pharmaceutical company.
• Experience operating within a Sarbanes‑Oxley control environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands‑on attitude and ability to work cross‑functionally in a co‑located environment.
• Good energy, enthusiastic, goal‑driven.
• Working experience with SAP, Certent, Flo Qast, Active Disclosure, Concur, Ariba.

We’re interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You’ll also need confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information – both verbally and in writing. If you’re a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for Finance and where Finance is heading, this role is for you.

• Competitive compensation package based on performance.
• Total Rewards package includes…