Finance Controller - Clinical Research Firm - CA

Education/Qualification - ACA

Candidates having experience in Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) alone need to apply.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Review of clinical trial related contracts including participating in negotiation.

- Preparation of clinical trial budget and tracking against it.

- Prepare monthly MIS related to clinical trial and spends.

- Perform the analysis and forecast of clinical study spending.

- Review and strengthen the process for better internal controls and efficiency.

- Review & approve clinical site bills & investigator invoices according to contract terms and accounting of same.

- Ensure clinical trial payment process for all clinical research organization billings.

- Works closely with the clinical team to provide analyses that will drive specific business objectives and strategies.

- Attend and participates in study related meeting.

- Participate in the review, implementation and maintenance of clinical trial management tool.

- Supports monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting.

- Create / maintain tracker of payments due to sites vs. payment made for all trail sites.

- Ensure that services performed by clinical trial vendors are reported in the period incurred.

- Projects for productivity improvement and cost savings.

- Work with clinical team / finance to prepare annual budget for clinical projects.

- Prepare supporting documentation for SOX compliance, as needed.

- Prepare audit deliverables and interact with internal and external auditors / stakeholders.

- Stays current on technical accounting guidance.

- Plays an integral role in ensuring that day-to-day internal controls for areas of responsibility are operating as designed. Assist in the design, development and maintenance of formalized control procedures surrounding areas of responsibility.

Mandatory Skills

Strong data analytics, Able to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize, Ability to work independently, Ability to streamline activities and passion to learn and Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication, Deep knowledge of site management, investigator cost & pass through cost