Job Description:
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
The Vice President, Finance & Accounting role is expected to lead a team within a high performing organization working collaboratively with the business and finance leaders in to assist with collaborating on driving profitable growth in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
This role requires the ability to prepare and review complex financial systems and processes to provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis to drive improvement and streamlining to help drive results. This role is directly responsible for evaluating all elements of the forecasting process for which supports the business. The role requires a high degree of professionalism and initiative while directly leading a small team of finance professionals and aligning this team to support Veristat’s growth. The leader is expected to establish him/herself as a “collaborative copilot/ advisor” within the business and finance leadership by supporting and coordinating with the operational finance team the delivery of the revenue process, driving applicable transformation as well as accelerating margin improvement. The VP must be able to balance the financial needs of the business leadership with the financial and fiduciary needs of Veristat. As a result, the role should have a deep understanding of the efficiencies and growth and profitability drivers across the business and be able to translate them into operational actions while guiding business partners and working collaboratively to attain operational KPIs positively impacting the international business top line growth, efficiency, and margin performance. The role will also require the leader to correlate the operational outcomes into financial impact.
What we do
For more than 30 years, Veristat has built a reputation as global experts in clinical development.
- 760+ Rare Disease Clinical Trials supported
- 160+ Marketing Applications supported
- In 2022 we supported 8 marketing application that received regulatory approval
- Learn more about our core values here!
What we offer
- The estimated hiring range for this role is $225k -260k plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the USA and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.
- Benefits vary by location and may include:
- Remote working
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plans
What we look for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or CPA) preferred but not required.
- 12+ years of progressive finance experience with strong analytical, leadership and partnering track record required, with a minimum of 8 years of management experience. Equivalent combinations of experience may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Ability to listen, interpret, influence, challenge, build relationships, collaborate, resolve conflict, crisp presentation and discussion facilitation, conflict resolution and negotiation in a matrix structure.
- Ability to influence, motivate others and lead change with an organization across cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to think “big picture” and strategically leverage expertise, to serve as a consultant and business partner with internal and external customers.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and current financial and accounting computer applications required.
- Entrepreneurial demeanor with demonstrated ability to partner with leadership in driving top line opportunities.
- Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
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Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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