Corporate Controller
At Codexis, we are creating sustainable chemicals, clean fuels, pharmaceutical processes, and renewable ingredients that make industry more efficient, productive and profitable. Industrial biotechnology from Codexis reengineers enzymes and microorganisms – nature’s catalysts – and puts them to work to solve real global challenges for the world’s largest companies. We provide our customers with optimized, faster, flexible, cost-advantaged biosolutions and products tailored for their needs.
This position will report to the CFO and will act as a valuable resource for the Company’s growth. The Corporate Controller is responsible for the management of the financial control services platform for Codexis. The position is directly responsible for financial accounting, internal and external reporting, as well as international financial consolidation. The position also provides oversight to the development of processes, policies and controls to ensure financial integrity of business reporting and achievement of financial goals.
Responsibilities:
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Oversees the daily global operations of the accounting function, including payroll, accounts payable and treasury functions.
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Oversees Sarbanes Oxley Compliance
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Manages month-end close processes
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Interfaces with third party auditors and organizes internal staff to complete and provide all audit information as required
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Manages commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms
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Oversees financial management of foreign operations and procedures
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Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the function’s goals and objectives
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Drive key business metrics and analytics that will allow the leadership team to clearly understand outcomes achieved, and provide insightful recomendations to optimize resource allocation
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Assist in the creation and analysis of monthly and quarterly results, forecasts and annual operating plan, including preparation and progressive refinement of insightful reporting
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Work closely with key business leaders to manage accounting processes, and apprise senior management of opportunities and risks
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Participate in key strategic initiatives to help identify revenue enhancement and cost reduction opportunities, and improve internal business processes
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Provide accounting support for all the business development opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships and major customer agreements
Requirements:
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BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Business, MBA or CPA preferred
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7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
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Public company experience, including SEC reporting.
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Experience in FP&A a plus.
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Expertise in technical accounting, budgeting, planning and internal controls
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Experience as a controller in a manufacturing environment preferred
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Ability to comprehend broad business issues and accomplish objectives through others
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Leadership skills and analytical decision making
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Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a small team environment as a hands-on, working manager
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Must demonstrate ability to coach, guide, develop, and support internal staff in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment
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Possess a strategic approach, sound business judgment, and an entrepreneurial mindset
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Proven ability to prioritize effectively, achieve commitments and deliver results
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Possess a high level of integrity, curiosity, strong discipline, and a high degree of accuracy
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Team-oriented and able to interact effectively and influence people at all levels within and outside of the Company
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Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to establish positive relationships with senior management and outside audiences
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Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience working and extracting information from various accounting platforms (ERP) also beneficial.
The position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including stock options. For more information about our plans for the future, and to be considered for this career opportunity, please visit www.codexis.com.
EOE
PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES |
