Location: Morris Plains, NJ (Hybrid)
Reports To: Founder & CEOAbout KMK Consulting Inc.
KMK Consulting Inc. is a leading provider of actionable insights for the life sciences industry, specializing in Commercial Analytics, Sales Planning & Operations, and HEOR | RWE. We partner with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to transform complex data into strategic solutions that drive commercial success, optimize patient journeys, and enhance real-world outcomes.
Headquartered in Morris Plains, NJ, with a growing presence in India and China, KMK delivers tailored solutions—project-based, on-site, or hybrid—that empower our clients to innovate and make measurable impact.
Learn more at kmkconsultinginc.com.About the Role
The Senior Controller will play a critical role in overseeing KMK’s global financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This hands-on leadership role reports directly to the Founder & CEO and will work closely with the existing part-time (P/T) Controller. The position can be either full-time or part-time and may be based in the U.S.
We’re seeking an experienced finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with operational acumen and the ability to manage end-to-end financial processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Reporting
- Manage and reconcile company books monthly, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee and maintain QuickBooks, ensuring integrity and consistency of financial data.
- Maintain oversight of accounts payable/receivable, expense management, and cash flow.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Oversee payroll processing and coordinate with Paylocity, ensuring compliance with all payroll tax obligations.
- Liaise with the IRS, state tax agencies, auditors, external tax accountants, and select vendors to ensure timely filings and compliance.
- Assist with annual audits and financial reviews as needed.
- Provide ad hoc operational and administrative support in a collaborative, small-office environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA qualification preferred.
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, ideally in a professional services or consulting environment.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, state and federal tax compliance, and payroll management.
- Proficient in QuickBooks (QB) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and advanced formulas).
- Experience with Deltek or similar ERP systems is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision.
- Work directly with the Founder & CEO and make a strategic financial impact.
- Collaborate within a dynamic, fast-growing global organization.
- Play a key role in strengthening financial systems and processes.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible hybrid options available for qualified candidates in the U.S.
Top Skills
What We Do
You can rely on KMK to turn complex data into actionable insights to help drive real-world business decisions and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your commercial analytics and sales operations.
We have been assisting clients in the pharmaceutical industry do just that since our inception in 2000. Now with more than 120 full-time employees spanning the globe, we can provide analytical support as a project, SaaS or on-site.
Our highly experienced, creative teams will work with you to eliminate the complexities of your commercialization efforts and offer sound analysis to aid your decisions. Eschewing a “one-size-fits-all” approach, we will listen to your needs and customize an approach integrating all of these areas to best meet your organization’s requirements:
Advanced Analytics
Market Research
Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)
Sales Force Effectiveness Planning and Analysis
Data Services
