Director, Accounting and Reporting - Sirtex

Sirtex Medical is a global healthcare business with offices in Boston, Sydney, Germany, and Singapore, working to improve outcomes in people with cancer. Our current lead product is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres. More than 100,000 doses have been supplied to treat patients with liver cancer at more than 1,300 medical centers in over 50 countries. We’re a fast-growing dynamic organization and we seek an experienced Manufacturing Technician to help us with our growth.  

At Sirtex, we’re transforming our industry through our leadership with interventional oncology and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. We offer stimulating careers and development, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We will always foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to improve the quality and longevity of patients’ lives by providing innovative interventional oncology solutions. 

Our facility in Wilmington, MA is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive high-energy beta radiation to support the treatment of inoperable liver tumors.  We are looking for a high energy, self-motivated, team player, with a passion for making a difference to join our diverse team.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, The Director, Accounting and Reporting, will manage the global accounting and the internal and external financial reporting function of Sirtex. This role will be responsible for setting up the global accounting framework, ensure the accuracy of data and be responsible for the quality of the financials, consolidated annual report and statutory reports.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual, who has the highest standards of accuracy and precision, results oriented, efficient, highly organized, motivated, low ego and proactive. They do not settle for mediocrity, takes pride in high quality work performed and presented.  Strong ability to breakdown and understand financial results, and effectively handle multiple deliverables, concurrently, in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines.

We are a fast-growing company with a global footprint, looking for someone who already has the required skillset, someone with a can-do attitude, someone who has solid experience working directly for a CFO to join our global finance team to help us build a world-class corporate accounting and reporting function. 

We understand this role is highly technical, however, the ideal candidate needs to be able to balance this important skill with an in-depth level of business acumen.  It is our belief that accounting can be done correctly only when you fully understand the business environment, we are in. The candidate needs to be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and perform detailed work and yet can see the big picture from a holistic perspective. 

We are a medium-sized company with highly dedicated, motivated, and efficient employees and we are looking for someone who will fit into this culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the general accounting function of the Group and the preparation of internal and external financial reports;
• Responsible for the month-end, quarterly and year-end closing process including the preparation of consolidated financial statements, analysis of financial results, and preparation of  internal management accounts;
• Supervise the maintenance of the general ledger and all sub-ledgers; Develop, implement, maintain and monitor official accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP. Update and communicate company-wide policies as needed;
• Review regional balance sheet reconciliations to ensure account balances are properly stated;  Implement and lead the routine regional balance sheet review;
• Develop, implement and oversee intercompany accounting, including compliance with transfer pricing agreements based on jurisdictional tax requirements.  Review to ensure intercompany balances are recorded, reconciled and settled correctly and in a timely manner;
• For overseas entities, review and understand the differences between statutory financials and financials reported to corporate, coordinate with corporate tax to ensure the differences have been properly accounted for in the tax filing;
• Perform technical research as required in complex areas, provide guidance to ensure accounting is being done correctly;
• Coordinate annual audit between auditor and various regions globally.  Maintain and manage the global audit schedule;
• Liaise with other departments (Manufacturing, Operations, Customer Service, Sales) to understand their processes and financial information needs, and provide appropriate financial advice and reports.  The ability to explain a complicated accounting issue to non-finance individuals in simple English is essential;
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Budget for the consolidated Group and  in ad hoc business planning projects. Partner with FP&A to analyze budget to actual variances;
• Develop and coach team members.

EDUCATIONAL PREREQUISITES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in account, CPA qualification;     
• Big 4 or leading public accounting background and minimum of 20 years’ commercial experience, ideally in a medical device environment;
• Experience in a global finance team working with different regions is required.  Experience managing global accounting in a public company is ideal;
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision, result oriented, efficient, highly organized, and proactive. Does not settle for mediocrity, takes pride in work performed and presented;
• Our business makes products, the ideal candidate needs to have experience in costing and inventory management,
• Demonstrated skills in driving continuous improvement in the areas of responsibility to drive transition to “best in class” finance organization. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.  Sarbanes-Oxley experience will be highly desirable;
• Superior analytical skills and attention to details;
• Excellent time management and project management skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin both written and verbal, will be an added advantage.

The target base salary range for this position will range from $185,000 to $211,000 annually. Individual compensation for this job requisition will be based on non-discriminatory factors, including your geographic location, skills, experience, education and other factors as they relate to the position requirements.  Actual compensation may vary depending on the confirmed job-related skills and experience.

In addition to the expected base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in Sirtex’s incentive programs (target bonus of 20% for this position) and benefit plans, which include paid sick and vacation time, health insurance and a generous 401k matching program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Do you want to be part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the globe making a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.  Sirtex recognizes that well-being, financial health, and work-life balance are crucial for our employees to achieve personal success. 

Sirtex offers qualified candidates:

• Diverse and flexible work arrangements to achieve the optimum balance between work and personal responsibilities.
• A culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation fostering inclusiveness and superior performance.
• Attractive compensation and benefit packages which are practical, robust and equitable.
• A commitment to support ongoing professional growth through career development, on the job experiences and training opportunities.
• Challenging work which supports the development of new and better ways to improve clinical outcomes for oncology treatment around the world.
• An unwavering commitment to company values, employee safety and excellence in everything we do.  

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion fosters belonging, growth and success. Sirtex believes that it takes multiple perspectives and voices to create a culture and workplace which fosters engagement, teamwork, and employee satisfaction to perform our best and deliver on commitments. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, included, and can share their ideas so that we can exceed even our own expectations.

Sirtex is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.  Sirtex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.