US Financial Controller - Pharma Startup - Short Hills, NJ

US Finance ControllerOur client is a global pharmaceutical business with a 60 year heritage and a strong pipeline, including a promising drug in development. The US business is in an early growth phase with a small team based in New Jersey, operating in a dynamic and collaborative shared office environment. The organization utilizes a shared service model with finance operations supported by an established team in India, allowing the US Finance Controller to focus on strategic oversight, analysis, and business partnering.As US Finance Controller, you will take full ownership of finance operations for a growing US business within a well established global pharmaceutical organization. This is a highly visible role acting as the key finance partner to the US commercial team while maintaining strong alignment with global leadership based in India. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial setup where you will operate as the standalone finance leader in the US, driving financial performance, governance, and strategic decision making in a high growth environment. Reporting directly to the global finance leadership, the US Finance Controller will be responsible for:Overseeing end to end finance operations for the US businessActing as the key link between the US sales team and India based finance teamDelivering insightful data analysis to support commercial decision makingManaging budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysisDriving gross profit margin analysis and identifying performance gapsEnsuring compliance with US GAAP, taxation, and regulatory requirementsCoordinating with global CFO and India finance team for consolidation and reportingReviewing accounting processes including AR, AP, and banking through shared servicesSupporting pricing strategy, contract management, and invoicing activitiesEnhancing internal controls and ensuring audit readinessExplaining financial performance and profitability to senior leadership.In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful Controller will possess the following:CPA qualification required6+ years of experience in finance and accountingStrong knowledge of US GAAP, taxation, and complianceExperience operating in a standalone or senior individual contributor roleProven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisStrong commercial acumen with experience supporting sales teamsExperience working with global teams and shared service environmentsPrior exposure to pharmaceutical or healthcare sector preferred with at least 3 years in pharma strongly desiredExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholdersAbility to thrive in a small, fast paced, and entrepreneurial environmentWhat's on offer:Base salary between $ 175,000 and $ 180,000Performance related bonus schemeHigh visibility role with direct exposure to global leadershipOpportunity to shape finance operations in a growing US businessHybrid working model with 2 days work from homeExposure to a high growth pharmaceutical organization with strong future potentialContact Tom Smith Quote job ref JN-052026-7020350