Associate Director, Finance

Associate Director, Finance

Associate Director, Finance

Premier Research is looking for an Associate Director, Finance to join our Corporate Control team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

What you\’ll be doing:

• Coordinates and manages month/quarter/year-end financial close for assigned entities including balance sheet, income statements and cash flow using United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IFRS and/or other local statutory accounting rules.
• Manages all phases of financial audits for assigned jurisdictions statutory audits as well as participates in the US consolidated annual audit.
• Ensures all tax returns including Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, and others for assigned jurisdictions are submitted accurately and timely.
• Ensures all statutory filings and compliance filings are completed in a timely manner and within government guidelines.
• Manages R&D Tax Credit submissions and collections of funds where applicable.
• Responsible for 3rd Party vendor relations with accounting, tax, and consulting firms including contract negotiations, performance accountability, and annual renewals for assigned jurisdictions.
• Monitors local laws to ensure financial compliance in assigned jurisdictions.

What we\’re searching for:

• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in financial, business or scientific related field from an accredited institution or relevant work experience.
• A recognized professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA/ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA.
• Minimum 8 years progressive financial management experience.
• Minimum of 6 years supervisory/management experience.
• Second language is not essential though fluent verbal and written English is a must.
• Knowledge of US and IFRS Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
• Organizational Financial management experience.
• Proficiency with systems, workflow analysis, process improvements and metrics.
• Analytical capabilities, including the ability to think critically and strategically and to propose and implement change.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with internal and external constituents of various levels and diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Why Choose Premier?

Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need. We are a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems.

Our Values – We Aim High, We Work Together, We Stay Agile, We Get It Done, We Care – mirror the determination, flexibility and trust that our team embodies.

As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.

Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other.

We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning.

About Us

Premier Research is a global clinical research, product development, and consulting company. We are dedicated to helping biotech, specialty pharma, and MedTech innovators transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medical treatments. Our team is inspired by this common purpose. Premier is a place where you can change lives, and feel rewarded and celebrated. We aim high – we will not stop until we reach our goals. And we care about each other, about our customers and partners, and, most importantly, about all the patients that we touch with our work.

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