US Controller

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with accountability and integrity
• We work together as one team        
• We look for better ways forward      

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

The US Controller role will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of the monthly close for the US affiliates (3 operational entities, of which 1 is manufacturing, plus several holding companies). This will include full responsibility over the Revenue & Inventory accounting, as well as the Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash cycles. The role is accountable for all SERB Group US entities General Ledgers – maintaining high accuracy and completeness, supported by good documentation and based on robust internal controls and processes, across all income, expense, asset and liability accounts.

The US Controller will also coordinate the annual audit process and support the US VP of Finance in Tax & Treasury related matters. 

This position will be based out of our Conshohocken, PA office with a 3 day onsite schedule. 

As US Controller, your responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering on the monthly accounting close to Group Reporting in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage the Revenue/Gross-To-Net Accounting & Inventory Accounting to ensure proper treatment and reporting
• Oversight of Order-To-Cash and Purchase-to-Pay workflows, with focus on efficiently managing working capital
• Oversight and maintenance of internal controls with a focus on safeguarding the assets of the company, ensuring key reconciliations are carefully prepared and reviewed
• Work closely with Group Finance on US Consolidated reporting to ensure reporting packages are aligned with Group Reporting requirements, with a focus on accurate intercompany accounting and ritualized confirmations with group counterparties
• Assist US VP Finance in Treasury related matters, including cash forecasts and allocation decisions across the various US entities
• Partner with US VP Finance on Tax related matters in coordination with external Tax Advisors
• Serve as primary point of contact with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit
• Manage a team of 6 professionals across General Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Lead accounting aspects of post-acquisition integration projects, and oversight accounting entries associated with M&A activity

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements. 

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate: 

• Progressive experience in the Accounting/Controlling function, with 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to work to tight timelines, multi-tasking and prioritizing while maintaining attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS Accounting Standards
• Solid foundation in Revenue Recognition, experience with US Gross-to-Net Accounting a plus
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Ability to manage wide range of topics across competing priorities, post-acquisition integration experience a plus
• Business acumen & analytical skills, with ability to coordinate cross functionally across different parts of the organization
• Team leadership experience and have the soft skills necessary to drive and elevate Finance colleagues performance
• Prior experience with SAP desired

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Competitive 401(k), $1 for $1 up to 6% of pay. The safe harbour match is vested immediately. In addition, SERB also offers a discretionary match of up to 4% of pay which vests 20% a year for 5 years.

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.