EY
FAAS Senior Manager-Integrated Finance Managed Services-Regional Controller
EY, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
FAAS Senior Manager - Integrated Finance Managed Services – Regional Controller
Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Stamford (United States)
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
About the role The IFMS Controller is an onshore leader accountable for ensuring the execution of end‑to‑end IFMS engagement, compliance, SOC‑1 Type 2 control adherence, and long‑term value realization. Act as the primary contact to client and EY leadership, bringing stewardship, governance oversight and delivery integrity across all IFMS functions.
Role
Acts in a Controllership role overseeing the execution of EY Integrated Finance Managed Services.
Manages EY onshore and offshore teams for clients’ finance, accounting, and tax functions, including:
Financial statements and related footnotes and the MD&A
Technical accounting analysis and technical memos
Corporate tax compliance
Financial planning and analysis
Payroll, stock administration, fixed assets, and accounts payable for life sciences clients.
Reports to the FAAS Managed Services Leader.
Trains team members in controllership to further develop delivery capabilities.
Responsibilities
Manage the general accounting function, including oversight of the monthly and quarterly general ledger close processes, analysis of monthly trends and flux analysis; work closely with the client on budget vs. actual variance.
Oversee coordination of technical accounting needs with EY Technical Accounting Advisory Group.
Oversee managed service team and work with client contacts to support complete and accurate quarterly and ad‑hoc SEC filings.
Oversee other finance‑related activities delivered as part of the managed services, including general accounting, treasury, stock‑based compensation administration, and interactions with client and their transfer agent, banks, and investment managers.
Coordinate EY’s payroll managed service function and partner with client HR and EY’s HR managed service function to manage employee benefits; support the client’s completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements.
Oversee audit support with the client and external auditors.
Assist in preparing audit committee and board materials.
Support oversight of EY’s IF systems used to deliver managed services, including interfaces from payroll, equity, purchasing, banks and expense management to the general ledger.
Drive cross‑functional and service‑line support to the client’s needs as they arise, including special projects, system improvements or ad‑hoc financial analyses.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an active CPA license.
15+ years accounting experience, including at least four years in a public company.
7+ years of Big 4 audit experience preferred; biotech industry experience preferred.
Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
Experience in a clinical‑stage bioscience/pharmaceutical company.
Experience operating within a Sarbanes‑Oxley control environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Hands‑on attitude and ability to work cross‑functionally in a co‑located environment.
Good energy, enthusiastic, goal‑driven.
Working experience with SAP, Certent, FloQast, Active Disclosure, Concur, Ariba.
What we look for We’re interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You’ll also need confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information – both verbally and in writing. If you’re a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for Finance and where Finance is heading, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
Competitive compensation package based on performance.
Total Rewards package includes medical coverage.
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, additional information is available.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EEO statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
About the role The IFMS Controller is an onshore leader accountable for ensuring the execution of end‑to‑end IFMS engagement, compliance, SOC‑1 Type 2 control adherence, and long‑term value realization. Act as the primary contact to client and EY leadership, bringing stewardship, governance oversight and delivery integrity across all IFMS functions.
Role
Acts in a Controllership role overseeing the execution of EY Integrated Finance Managed Services.
Manages EY onshore and offshore teams for clients’ finance, accounting, and tax functions, including:
Financial statements and related footnotes and the MD&A
Technical accounting analysis and technical memos
Corporate tax compliance
Financial planning and analysis
Payroll, stock administration, fixed assets, and accounts payable for life sciences clients.
Reports to the FAAS Managed Services Leader.
Trains team members in controllership to further develop delivery capabilities.
Responsibilities
Manage the general accounting function, including oversight of the monthly and quarterly general ledger close processes, analysis of monthly trends and flux analysis; work closely with the client on budget vs. actual variance.
Oversee coordination of technical accounting needs with EY Technical Accounting Advisory Group.
Oversee managed service team and work with client contacts to support complete and accurate quarterly and ad‑hoc SEC filings.
Oversee other finance‑related activities delivered as part of the managed services, including general accounting, treasury, stock‑based compensation administration, and interactions with client and their transfer agent, banks, and investment managers.
Coordinate EY’s payroll managed service function and partner with client HR and EY’s HR managed service function to manage employee benefits; support the client’s completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements.
Oversee audit support with the client and external auditors.
Assist in preparing audit committee and board materials.
Support oversight of EY’s IF systems used to deliver managed services, including interfaces from payroll, equity, purchasing, banks and expense management to the general ledger.
Drive cross‑functional and service‑line support to the client’s needs as they arise, including special projects, system improvements or ad‑hoc financial analyses.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an active CPA license.
15+ years accounting experience, including at least four years in a public company.
7+ years of Big 4 audit experience preferred; biotech industry experience preferred.
Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
Experience in a clinical‑stage bioscience/pharmaceutical company.
Experience operating within a Sarbanes‑Oxley control environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Hands‑on attitude and ability to work cross‑functionally in a co‑located environment.
Good energy, enthusiastic, goal‑driven.
Working experience with SAP, Certent, FloQast, Active Disclosure, Concur, Ariba.
What we look for We’re interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You’ll also need confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information – both verbally and in writing. If you’re a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for Finance and where Finance is heading, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
Competitive compensation package based on performance.
Total Rewards package includes medical coverage.
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, additional information is available.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EEO statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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