Global Controller (ASC 606)

Location: Remote, eligible for hire in select U.S. locations; listed location is Chicago, IL, United States. Travel under 10%; typically 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Salary: USD 185,000–215,000 yearly.

Company

hirify.global provides global commercialization services, products, and solutions for the life sciences industry, serving biotech and pharmaceutical clients.

What you will do

• Manage internal and outsourced accounting functions across global entities and lead the global accounting department.
• Own month-end close processes, the global close calendar, account reconciliations, accounting systems, and process automation initiatives.
• Lead technical accounting activities, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases, ASC 805 business combinations, policy development, and accounting guidance.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, operating metrics, budgets, and forecasts in partnership with FP&A.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, project accounting, cash management, and statutory reporting.
• Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, coordinate external audits, support SOX compliance, and lead special projects such as ERP implementations and M&A integrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 12–15+ years of accounting experience, including significant experience in multinational companies with $100M+ scale.
• Strong technical accounting background with in-depth knowledge and application of ASC 606, plus experience with ASC 805 and ASC 842.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, cash management, internal controls, US GAAP, IFRS, close processes, and accounting research.
• Experience with multi-currency consolidations, foreign currency translation, and international statutory or local GAAP reporting.
• CPA certification required.
• Experience using complex spreadsheets, ERP systems, and accounting systems.
• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, develop, evaluate, and supervise accounting staff.

Nice to have

• PE experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Strong professional presence, presentation skills, and business partnership with the CAO.
• M&A and due diligence experience, including purchase price experience.
• Experience in a SOX 404-compliant environment, especially implementing and maintaining revenue recognition controls.
• Experience leading ERP implementations and finance process automation initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with hiring limited to select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations.
• Full-time employment with competitive salary and benefits.
• Inclusive culture focused on patient outcomes, client service, accountability, diversity, talent development, innovation, and transparent communication.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.