Staff Consultant, Accountant

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 37 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple international entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage AP, AR, and general ledger functions in complex multi-entity environments.
• Process and reconcile inter-company transactions and eliminations.
• Prepare detailed variance analyses and performance reports for executives.
• Ensure compliance with SEC and public company disclosure requirements.

Regulatory & Industry-Specific Compliance

• Navigate complex accounting standards for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
• Manage reporting for FDA, EMA, EFSA, Health Canada, and other regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with legal/compliance teams for audits and regulatory financial filings.
• Maintain cost accounting aligned with cGMP and product development standards.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and international tax compliance.

Cross-Functional & Global Coordination

• Collaborate with department heads across R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and operations.
• Maintain compliance with local statutory reporting in multiple countries.
• Manage currency translation and hedging for multinational operations.
• Coordinate M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond system administrator and power user.
• Support ERP integration, internal control improvements, and process documentation.
• Develop financial templates, dashboards, and comprehensive documentation.
• Coordinate with IT teams for system security and data backup.

Strategic & Analytical Support

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for complex product cycles.
• Provide financial input for capital expenditures, equipment acquisition, and IP valuation.
• Assist in preparing investor relations materials and board presentation content.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license or international equivalent (CA, CGA, ACCA).
• 5–8 years of accounting experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards.
• Proven confidentiality and discretion with sensitive financial data.
• Experience with SEC/public company reporting and regulated audit environments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently across time zones in a remote setup.

Technical Proficiencies:

• QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond (expert level)
• Microsoft 365 / Teams (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign; basic Photoshop/Illustrator)
• ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite (or similar)
• Financial reporting software: Hyperion, Cognos (or similar)
• Knowledge of tax prep, audit, and database tools (SQL preferred)

Preferred:

• MBA or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced CPA specializations (e.g., tax, audit, international accounting).
• CIA or CFE certification.
• Experience in transfer pricing, IP accounting, or cost capitalization.
• Exposure to venture capital or public company environments.
• Six Sigma or Lean finance experience in manufacturing.