Senior Director, Global Finance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Global Finance based in United States.

This role is a senior global finance leadership position responsible for building and scaling international finance operations across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-growing, publicly traded biotech environment.
You will act as a key architect of global finance infrastructure, supporting the launch of new markets while ensuring compliance, governance, and operational readiness across all entities.
The position plays a critical role in defining how finance processes are designed, standardized, and executed globally, with a strong focus on controllership and scalability.
You will serve as the interim finance lead for newly established international entities, ensuring continuity between legal setup and local finance team implementation.
This role requires close partnership with accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A, legal, and technical accounting teams to ensure alignment across all financial operations.
You will also drive the development of global playbooks, operating models, and reporting frameworks that support sustainable international expansion.
This is a highly strategic yet hands-on role, combining global oversight with direct execution in a complex, regulated environment.

• Lead global finance operations for new market entry, from planning and setup through interim operational execution and transition to local ownership
• Design and continuously improve global finance launch frameworks, including timelines, governance models, RACI structures, and control standards
• Serve as interim finance lead for newly established international entities until local or outsourced finance teams are fully operational
• Define, document, and maintain global finance and accounting policies, ensuring clarity of ownership, decision rights, and escalation paths
• Oversee transition of finance responsibilities to local teams or third-party providers, ensuring seamless handover and operational continuity
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Technical Accounting, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal
• Support design and execution of monthly and quarterly business review processes, including reporting packages and variance analysis
• Maintain global oversight of finance processes, controls, and compliance in alignment with public company and SOX requirements
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks across international markets
• Continuously improve scalable finance operating models and ensure readiness for future global expansion

Requirements:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, controllership, accounting, or global finance operations roles
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification required
• Experience working in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance and strong internal control environments
• Strong background in international finance operations, multi-entity structures, or global expansion initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to operate in both strategic leadership and hands-on execution capacities
• Strong project and program management skills, with ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
• Experience partnering across technical accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and legal functions
• Practical understanding of scalable finance processes without over-engineering controls
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from 232,000 USD to 290,000 USD depending on experience and location
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Equity-based compensation as part of a long-term incentive program
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions
• Flexible remote work arrangement within the United States
• Strong emphasis on learning, development, and leadership growth opportunities
• Exposure to global expansion initiatives within a high-growth biotech organization

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