Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.
Original posting from Simcere
As the Finance Director, you will be the most senior finance leader in the US, acting
as a strategic business partner to the General Manager. You will wear two hats: a Strategic
Advisor (driving budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation) and a Hands-on Controller
(ensuring US GAAP compliance, managing closing, and overseeing tax/audit). You will serve as
the critical bridge between the US site and Global HQ in China.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Operations & Reporting (Hands-on Leadership):
o Oversee all daily financial activities for the US entity, including General Ledger,
AP/AR, Payroll, and Treasury.
o Manage the month-end/year-end closing process; prepare accurate financial
statements in accordance with US GAAP.
o Convert and reconcile financial data to meet Group reporting standards (PRC
GAAP/IFRS) for HQ consolidation.
o Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems (ERP) and internal
workflows suitable for a growing biotech organization.
FP&A & Strategic Business Partnering:
o Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
o Provide financial insights to R&D leadership on clinical trial spending, project
ROI, and burn-rate analysis.
o Manage cash flow forecasting and funding requests to ensure operational
liquidity.
Compliance, Tax & Internal Control:
o Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and
banks.
o Ensure compliance with all Federal, State (MA), and local tax regulations,
including R&D Tax Credits.
o Establish and monitor internal controls (SOX-lite) to mitigate risk and ensure
compliance with Group policies.Qualifications:
Source: Simcere careers