Global Controller

Global Controller 

Location: US (East Coast) or UK 

Who are we?  

Welcome to the era of Velsera! Seven Bridges, Pierian & UgenTec have combined to become Velsera. 
 
Velsera is a precision engine company. We empower researchers, scientists, and clinicians to drive precision R&D,  
expand access to, and more effectively leverage analytics at the point of care.  
 
We unify technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem. This interweaves diverse biomedical communities, allowing them to build upon each other’s success and accelerate medical breakthroughs that positively impact human health. We are a fully remote team and are expanding our team which currently has over 200 employees located in 8 different countries! 

What you’ll be doing: 

Reporting to the SVP, Finance, the Global Controller position will be responsible for all day-to-day of accounting functions. This position will provide business and financial support to a group of high growth business units within the precision medicine industry. Primary responsibilities include management of the global monthly close process and direct supervision of the Global Accounting team (locations include: US, Belgium, Serbia and India). Additional responsibilities include supervision of the following areas: customer invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury administration. This position will be the primary liaison with the external accountants and lead the year-end audit. The position is also serves as the Administrator and SME for Netsuite and Accounting applications. The Global Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate. 

What do you bring to the table? 

• 10+ years of accounting experience required, including the management of an accounting team 

• Experience in public accounting (strongly preferred) 

• General ledger accounting system implementation and integration - a strong plus 

• Ability to lead, supervise and guide a team in a faced paced environment 

• Highest standard for integrity, accuracy and meeting deadlines 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products 

• Proficient with NetSuite 

• Strong technical and practical knowledge of GAAP accounting and familiarity with three statement model 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability and strong track record of identifying process improvement with automation methods to create efficiency 

• Self-motivated and highly-driven with the willingness to go the extra mile when needed; excellent time management skills 

• Professional Qualification Required 

Our core values 

People first. We create collaborative and supportive environments by operating with respect and flexibility to promote mental, emotional and physical health. We practice empathy by treating others the way they want to be treated and assuming positive intent. We are proud of our inclusive diverse team and humble ourselves to learn about and build our connection with each other. 

Patient focused. We act with swift determination without sacrificing our expectations of quality. We are driven by providing exceptional solutions for our customers to positively impact patient lives. Considering what is at stake, we challenge ourselves to develop the best solution, not just the easy one. 

Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable and strive for transparent communication to build trust amongst ourselves and our customers. We take ownership of our results as we know what we do matters and collectively we will change the healthcare industry. We are thoughtful and intentional with every customer interaction understanding the overall impact on human health. 

Curious. We ask questions and actively listen in order to learn and continuously improve. We embrace change and the opportunities it presents to make each other better. We strive to be on the cutting edge of science and technology innovation by encouraging creativity. 

Impactful. We take our social responsibility with the seriousness it deserves and hold ourselves to a high standard. We improve our sustainability by encouraging discussion and taking action as it relates to our natural, social and economic resource footprint. We are devoted to our humanitarian mission and look for new ways to make the world a better place. 

Velsera is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Velsera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information