Assistant Global Corporate Controller

Assistant Global Corporate Controller

US Remote

The Emmes Company, LLC (“Emmes”) is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation. We believe in the power of truth, so much so that we named our company Emmes, which means truth. Through decades of experience we have learned that collaborative relationships thrive and human health benefits when truth is our compass.

Our “Character Achieves Results” culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity. We are a trusted partner to clients who share our passion for improving public health in a world of ever-changing scientific research.

If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly.

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Global Corporate Controller is responsible to the Vice President, Corporate Controller for managing compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to revenue recognition for Emmes’ public sector contracts and overseeing compliance with government contracting regulations. Further, the Assistant Global Corporate Controller oversees accounting practices and internal controls as well as prepares the consolidated global financial statements. The Assistant Global Corporate Controller will support the company and the Vice President, Corporate Controller in the audit process and in managing the financial affairs of the company.

• Responsible for indirect cost structure management, including disclosure statements, and completing incurred cost submissions
• Coordinates financial and incurred cost audits with the Vice President, Corporate Controller
• Assists in researching accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
• Oversees various projects around intercompany, transfer pricing, development, and rollout of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across accounting operations
• Closely partners with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function to support data needs and analysis.
• Manages the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts monthly and initiates journal entries as needed to keep those balances current
• Works with the Vice President, Corporate Controller to ensure integration of affiliate entities and standardization of accounting policies, compliance with month-end reporting timelines, and financial statement reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Coordinates the intercompany reconciliations with affiliate entities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Establishes, documents, and follows internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies in financial statements
• Oversees the operations of general accounting
• Works with and oversees offshored shared services teams
• Prepares and consolidates detailed financial statements for Emmes and all its global affiliates
• Implements process improvements and automation where needed

• Experience with a private equity-backed business is a plus
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Experience with global consolidations and financial statement preparation
• Experience working in a Federal Government Contracting environment is a plus
• Experience with ERP implementations is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in accountingwith a minimum of 5 years in global accounting roles with daily interactions with global entities, foreigh currency and statutory reporting outside the US
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Experience working with external auditors
• Active Certified Public Accountant required
• Experience with acquisition integrations preferred

Emmes requires all US based Clinical Research Associate new hires to be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment. All new hires may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. Emmes complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including: