Financial Controller

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Nashville, TN, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Financial Controller leads accounting operations, financial reporting, close processes, cash flow, treasury, compliance, audits, internal controls, and finance team development. The role also supports forecasting, pricing, cost accounting, ERP initiatives, financial systems integrity, and scalable accounting processes while partnering with manufacturing, R&D, operations, and commercial teams in a biotech manufacturing environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).  As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

The Financial Controller will drive the integrity of financial reporting and the financial planning process for August Bioservices.  Additionally, they will lead accounting operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic financial insights to enable scalable growth in the biotech sector. 

Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions. 

    • Lead month-end and year-end close processes; oversee the timely, accurate monthly financial statements and management reports, including board, lender and investor reporting. 

    • Support the development of appropriate accounting activities for key workstreams for August Bio including payroll, manufacturing and cost accounting, as well as customer deposit and pass through activities,  

    • Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury controls; manage banking relationships. 

    • Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls; implement and maintain internal controls; coordinate internal and external audits. 

    • Manage and develop the finance team; assign responsibilities, set goals, and provide coaching. 

    • Support regulatory and compliance reporting (tax, statutory filings, grant reporting if applicable). 

    • Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, operations, and commercial teams to drive appropriate accounting processes, cost containment, pricing strategy, and profitability optimization. 

    • Lead ERP/financial systems initiatives; own chart of accounts, cost centers, financial data integrity, and automation opportunities. 

    • Develop scalable accounting policies and procedures; document processes and maintain robust internal controls. 

    • Support financial planning and analysis activities including forecasting, providing analysis of results versus forecast, and supporting pricing decisions.  

Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.  

    • 10+ years of progressive accounting/controller experience; biotech or life sciences and manufacturing experience (including pass through activities). Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls; experience with SOX/compliance frameworks. 

    • Proven experience with ERP system implementation and maintenance  (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and financial consolidation. 

    • Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools and financial planning software. 

    • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. 

    • Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset and problem-solving skills. 

    • Experience in early-stage or growth-stage companies; familiarity with ERP implementations. 

    • Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and cost accounting methodologies. 

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.
 
We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices  is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 10 or more years of progressive accounting or controller experience
  • Experience in biotech, life sciences, and manufacturing, including pass-through activities
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience with SOX or other compliance frameworks
  • Experience implementing and maintaining ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
  • Experience with financial consolidation
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools and financial planning software
  • Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and cost accounting methodologies
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • Experience in early-stage or growth-stage companies
  • Strong analytical, communication, leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving skills
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The Company
HQ: Nashville, TN
81 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

August Bioservices is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. August Bio offers a full range of pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech clients. We focus on sterile injectables, topicals, highly-complex formulations, poorly soluble & highly viscous compounds, Uncommon container sizes & fill volumes and offer aseptic and non-aseptic terminally sterilized filling of vials (liquid and lyophilized), syringes and flexible IV bags.

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