[Remote] Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Medidata Solutions is seeking an Assistant Controller for Financial Reporting, a senior leadership role focused on the integrity and efficiency of the company's general ledger and monthly close cycle. This role involves managing a team, overseeing parent company reporting, driving ERP integration, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and group reporting standards
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reporting packages to the parent company, serving as the primary point of contact for parent company inquiries
• Manage the parent company ERP interface at each month-end, including real-time troubleshooting of integration issues
• Ensure journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation meet audit standards and internal control requirements
• Lead, develop, and retain a team of five, including two manager-level direct reports
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify and drive opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes, leveraging technology including AI tools where appropriate
• Play a critical leadership role in the company's ongoing ERP consolidation to SAP, representing Financial Reporting in cross-functional workshops and implementation decisions
• Partner with the systems and IT teams to ensure accounting data integrity across integrated platforms
• Manage the internal audit process, including coordination of auditor requests, testing support, and timely responses to inquiries
• Lead the Financial Reporting function's participation in external audits
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and parent company reporting requirements
• Participate with senior finance and accounting leadership in establishing operational objectives and continuous improvement priorities
• Contribute to the development of accounting policies, procedures, and evaluation criteria for systems and process initiatives
• Represent Financial Reporting in cross-functional projects and executive-level discussions as required

Skills

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role overseeing a team
• Deep working knowledge of accounting standards and general ledger accounting principles
• Demonstrated experience managing a full monthly close cycle in a mid-to-large organization
• Strong systems aptitude — experience with ERP platforms (Workday, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and a track record of driving process improvement
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams through periods of change
• Experience interfacing with parent company, external auditors, or senior leadership on financial reporting matters
• CPA or equivalent experience; candidates without a CPA but with strong Financial Reporting track records are encouraged to apply
• Background in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field — a meaningful advantage given the systems complexity of this role
• Experience with ERP implementations or consolidations, particularly SAP
• SaaS or technology industry experience
• Familiarity with AI-enabled accounting tools and automation technologies

Benefits

• Commission on the terms of applicable plan documents for most sales positions
• Annual bonuses for many of Medidata's non-sales positions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year

Company Overview

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