Global Controller

At X-Chem, it is our mission to leverage the world’s leading drug discovery platform to help create molecules that will improve human health. X-Chem is a leader in small molecule discovery science, providing pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a complete, seamless solution for screening, hit validation, and lead optimization. As pioneers of DNA-encoded chemical library (DEL) technology, the company leverages its market-leading DEL platform to rapidly screen billions of diverse drug-like molecules to discover novel small molecule leads against challenging, high-value therapeutic targets. In house hit-to-lead and lead optimization services driven by AI and physics-based modeling enable clients to progress their compounds directly from hit all the way through to candidate nomination. Our well-proven expertise in medicinal chemistry, custom synthesis, and scale-up process chemistry enables us to support all aspects of drug discovery in a deeply integrated technology-driven platform.

The Opportunity: X-Chem is seeking candidates for the Global Controller position. This role will work closely with the Divisional Controllers in Montreal, Canada and Budapest, Hungary to consolidate the financial statements on a monthly basis and support the preparation of the annual financial statements and footnotes. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely consolidation of the Company’s monthly financial statements of multiple international legal entities (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
• Responsible for Intercompany eliminations
• Assist CFO with Lender reporting and monthly Board reporting and adhoc presentations
• Primary contact for external auditors; Responsible for coordinating global activities
• Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Assist with optimization of global financial processes and systems
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for accurate and timely financial statement preparation
• Primary contact for tax reporting and other regulatory reports
• Responsible for US GAAP accounting research and memo preparation
• Support the integration of acquisitions, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in a similar role
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including technical accounting
• Experience with monthly close and consolidation of multiple legal entities
• Familiarity with foreign entities and intercompany accounting
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and leading audit processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a private equity-backed organization
• CPA certification

Compentencies, Culture, and Behavior at X-Chem:

As a Global Controller, we will be looking to assess for the following competencies for the role throughout your application and interview process:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Clear, effective communicatior with a collaborative approach to working across teams and geographies
• Self-motivated problem solver who can proactively identify issues and drive solutions
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical business deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in public accounting is highly valued
• Strong understanding of Financial Statements and US GAAP
• Team-oriented mindset with a willing to support colleagues and balance workloads as needed
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce high-quality results within established timeframes

Why join X-Chem?

X-Chem offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: 95% Paid Medical, Dental, STD/LTD and Life Insurance; 12 Paid Holidays; 22 days PTO; Tuition Reimbursement; Onsite Fitness program; HSA account with Company contributions and FSA account for dependent care; weekly social hour; Summer Hours and company events. Our work environment includes casual dress, bike storage, free parking, and wellness perks.

EEO Statement

X-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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