We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Finance department that will contribute to the success of Ionis. The Director of Finance will have overall responsibility for supporting the Development organization and will report to the VP of Finance. The Director of Finance works closely with various levels of management across the entire Development organization along with auditors and accounting personnel. The Director of Finance is expected to have a hands-on approach in all aspects of the job. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who is secure working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Candidate must be capable of handling multiple tasks, and must possess excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills. Additionally, he/she must be a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of projects and can collaborate cross-functionally on complex issues.
You’ll thrive in this position if you are:
A strong communicator—you have the demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and convey complex topics in a concise and effective manner to various levels of management.
A master planner—you are skilled at juggling multiple priorities at one time and keeping track of deadlines without missing a step.
Adaptable—you are at ease in a fast-paced environment and you’re able to change direction rapidly when priorities and deadlines shift.
An Explorer—you are curious by nature and never hesitate to research and probe for answers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the effort to upgrade Ionis’ Clinical Trial forecasting processes and systems
In coordination with R&D leadership: Establish and maintain a pipeline resource model to inform management’s strategic long range financial plan
Lead a team of 2 or more analysts to provide financial support to the Development organization through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis
Coordinate with various levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare operating budgets and financial forecasts
Develop and maintains financial reporting through creation and maintenance of templates and reports
Improve reporting and analysis efficiency by advancing both systems and business processes
Hands-on preparation of reports and analyses in support of month-end, quarter-end and forecasting processes.
Conducts special studies to analyze complex financial issues and prepares recommendations to inform senior management
Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and accounting theory
Other duties as assigned
Personal Attributes Needed:
Goal orientated and self-motivated
Shows good initiative
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work constructively within a team environment and with all levels of management
Strong communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes
Comfortable “rolling up sleeves” and engaging in the details and day to day operations as needed
Tolerance for the ambiguity that comes with a high growth business transitioning to a sustainably profitable, multiproduct company
Comfortable in an interrogative environment; embraces collaboration and open debate to manage projects, solve problems and discuss challenging issues
Able to work efficiently and productively in an intense work environment
Requirements:
BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, in life science and/or biotech companies
Strong understanding of Research and Development within the life sciences/biotech industry is essential
Working knowledge of GAAP
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