Controller – North America (Senior Manager/Director)

BIOCON BIOLOGICS

At Biocon Biologics, we are creating a model for the future of healthcare for all. We are a leading company in the biosimilars revolution where patients come first. Our ambition is to impact a billion lives and we do this by fostering a culture of affordable innovation, patient centricity and disruptive thinking. We are a multicultural global company where employees have a purpose and passion to work closely with partners and patients. We have a long-term commitment to bring high quality affordable biosimilars to patients all over the globe.

Post acquisition of the Viatris biosimilar commercial business, Biocon Biologics has embarked on its next stage of growth, with the five new molecules getting launched in US in 2025 and 2026. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Biocon team, as we look to expand our commercial organization in the US and Canada. We seek a go-getter who will work well in this dynamic, entrepreneurial and growing setting; a hands-on, get-things-done candidate who understands the emerging business culture and can have immediate and substantial impact.

The Controller will lead accounting activities and build a highly effective accounting function to support Biocon Biologics’ growth in North America. Collaborating with our Corporate Controller’s team, the individual in this role will drive the development and implementation of rigorous and standardized processes to enhance the quality of financial information used by key stakeholders for strategic decision making. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Controller will lead the US and Canada accounting, treasury and tax operations, while providing critical inputs on all technical accounting and reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a highly effective accounting and financial reporting function to support Biocon Biologics’ growth in North America (US and Canada), and continuously improve and build scalable accounting practices. This includes oversight of transactional accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, tax, accounts receivable, and insurance programs, with support provided by our India finance Center of Excellence.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and controls consistent with the Company's financial objectives to support growth strategies, cost effectiveness, and compliance enforcement.
• Lead and supervise the US and Canada legal entity monthly general ledger accounting and financial reporting process.
• Oversee the monthly close process including review/preparation of account reconciliations and review/preparation of financial statements in collaboration with shared services team.
• Lead all Gross-to-Net accounting, commercial/gov’t contract administration, and government price reporting through close relationship with third-party managed services. Extensive experience in GTNs accounting required.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and other vendors in support of financial processes, including reconciliation of Sales, A/R, chargebacks, credit memos and other transactions supported by 3PL.
• Manage quarterly reviews and annual audits with auditors including resolution of key accounting issues.
• Partner with the Finance function for budget and forecast preparation and variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports and participate in presenting results to senior management.
• Manage the company’s chart of accounts and implement new ERP and accounting systems anticipating growing complexity.
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities, including management of company’s cash according to corporate policy, cashflow projections, and financing/funding strategies.
• Work with tax advisors to develop and execute tax planning strategies for the company and lead annual audit and tax return preparation, with the support of Corporate Tax.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility across financial accounting.
• CPA required. Big 4 Firm experience desired. Familiar with IFRS or US GAAP.
• Biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred, including a strong understanding of and experience managing Gross-to-Net accounting.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders and an ability to continuously improve processes and develop efficiencies.
• Experience with general ledger functions and monthly close process.
• Experience setting up, working with and/or managing back-office shared services or center of excellence.
• Experience with SAP and business intelligence software.
• Experience in developing and improving financial systems which produce useful operating metrics.
• Excellent presentation and communication with C-level executives.
• Strong management, interpersonal and analytical skills essential with the ability to develop strategies and execute day-to-day work processes.