The Vice President & Corporate Controller, Parexel Informatics

The Vice President & Corporate Controlleris a key leadership position within Finance and Parexel Informatics, a dynamic and global biopharmaceutical services company. S/he will be leading a critical finance function that is responsible for providing leadership and management of the Company’s corporate financial close, corporate accounting policies and controls framework, external financial reporting, and technical accounting research/analysis/implementation.

As a member of the Finance Leadership Team and a direct report of the CFO s/he has leadership accountability for the finance functions responsible for financial close, financial consolidation and statutory accounting. As an organizational leader s/he is responsible for team and individual development. S/he will inspire, motivate, and promote a results-oriented focus in others and earn the confidence and credibility to partner with his/her team, senior leaders, external auditors and other stake holders.

The Controller will maintain a focus on continuous improvement including the maintenance and updating of accounting/finance policies, procedures and processes essential to success in this position. S/he will also be measured on his/her ability to ensure that the accounting function adapts to the Company’s shifting business model and strategies

QualificationsJob Qualifications Exceptional leadership and employee development skills with an emphasis on developing and leading high-performance teams Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills, including the capacity to identify, assess and prioritize competing interests and needs Ability to strategically execute within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented and complex environment Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretion Exceptional technical US GAAP accounting knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong knowledge of SEC financial reporting requirements In depth understanding of cultural differences in a complex global organization Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English, both written and verbal) including the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization Strong change management and process improvement skills Client focused approach to work A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork

Minimum Work Experience 12-15 years of progressive, broad-based accounting and controllership experience in a large, multinational organization 5-10 years of management and leadership experience at the director and/or executive levels developing and leading an accounting function in a rapid growth and changing business environment Experience within a commercial-stage life sciences/biotech organization is strongly preferred Public accounting experience is preferred Experience with either Oracle or Workday is necessary; experience with both is a plus

Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Certified Public Accountant is required Master’s Degree in accounting or MBA preferred EEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.