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Finance ControllerCorden Pharma Boulder, Inc. • Boulder, CO, United States
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Finance Controller

Finance Controller

Corden Pharma Boulder, Inc. • Boulder, CO, United States
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CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms : Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

The Finance Controller is a member of the Finance Leadership Team for the Colorado manufacturing site. This role is responsible for financial integrity, statutory compliance, liquidity transparency, and robust internal controls within a complex CDMO operating environment. The Finance Controller serves as a key business partner to Site Leadership, Corporate Treasury & Tax, and external auditors, ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined cash management, and strong governance across all accounting operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Financial Accounting

  • Diligently collect, prepare, and record financial transactions to produce accurate and reliable financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) in accordance with IFRS, including the reconciliation of all intercompany transactions with the site's trading partners
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reviews with a special focus on Net Working Capital movements, highlighting any potential risks to management

Liquidity Forecasting

  • Collaborate with Planning, Product Management, Quality, Procurement and Corporate Treasury to accurately forecast and provide timely updates to the company's cash position, highlighting any potential liquidity risks to Management
  • Accounting Operations Oversight

  • Manage Accounting Department - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll (including labor hour reconciliations : hours paid vs. hours worked for all departments), and General Ledger activities
  • Treasury & Risk Management

  • Approve weekly payment runs, wires, and check signings, and oversee overall cash position, including support for all banking activities such as lines and letters of credit
  • Provide oversight of tax compliance, insurance coverage, and lease accounting to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate risk management in accordance with applicable standards and company policies
  • Internal Controls and Risk Management

  • Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud and minimize financial risks
  • Audits and Compliance

  • Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that all accounting practices comply with IFRS, tax laws, and other regulatory requirements
  • Management

  • Manage and mentor a team of Finance professionals, ensuring their professional development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture within Corden
  • Develop a strong working relationship with other Corden sites, Finance teams, and Corporate Leadership to ensure alignment of financial goals and strategies across the company
  • LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and mentor a team of Finance professionals, ensuring their professional development and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within Corden
  • Direct Reports : Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and Payroll
  • Provide training and guidance on financial reporting, SAP Systems, and best practices in cost management and financial analysis
  • Develop a strong working relationship with other Corden sites, finance teams, and corporate leadership to ensure alignment of financial goals and strategies across the company
  • SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

    QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC's Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

    cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required. CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred. CPA required
  • Ten years of experience in accounting role, with a strong background in month-end close & financial reporting, treasury, internal controls and accounting operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Experience using SAP ERP, particularly in financial modules (FI, CO, MM), with a proven track record of leveraging SAP for financial reporting and analysis
  • Experience in managing a Finance team and working with cross-functional teams in a global manufacturing setting
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal contractual documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

    REASONING ABILITY

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    CPA required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; work with hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and noise typical of an office environment.

    CORE COMPETENCIES

    These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting
  • Deep experience with SAP financial modules (FI, CO, MM) and proficiency in generating and customizing reports and dashboards
  • Experience with financial systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization
  • High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and completeness in financial reporting and analysis
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive insights from complex financial data
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to influence and drive change within a matrix organization, aligning financial goals with operational objectives
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-changing business environment
  • Extensive experience with SAP ERP Systems and a background in financial management within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • SALARY

    Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

    BENEFITS

  • 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
  • Accident Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Insurance PPO / HSA
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • Vacation - Three Weeks 1st Year
  • Vision Insurance
  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

    This post will expire February 27, 2026

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