Vice President, Controller
Travere Therapeutics
August 30, 2026
Remote
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
- Lead global accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, financial systems, and consolidations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Responsibilities
- Lead general accounting, monthly/quarterly close, SEC reporting, inventory/CogS accounting, internal controls, and accounting systems.
- Oversee accurate, timely consolidated financial statements and analysis of domestic/international operations.
- Lead technical accounting research; prepare U.S. GAAP position papers and technical accounting memoranda.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards; implement new pronouncements.
- Oversee foreign subsidiary accounting (consolidations, intercompany, foreign currency, statutory reporting).
- Support strategic initiatives (M&A, licensing/collaboration agreements, financing, purchase accounting, post-acquisition integration).
- Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Tax, FP&A, IT, HR, Supply Chain) for correct accounting treatment and governance.
- Lead finance transformation (ERP optimization, systems enhancements, automation, data governance, continuous improvement).
- Maintain/strengthen SOX compliance program and internal control framework.
- Maintain accounting policies/procedures.
- Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors; support audits/SEC-related activities.
- Support Audit Committee/Board with financial/accounting reporting.
- Oversee ERP and other accounting systems.
- Improve close process and reporting timelines.
- Build/mentor/develop high-performing accounting team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (or related) required.
- CPA required; deep U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX expertise.
- 15–20 years progressively responsible accounting/financial reporting/controllership (public biotech/pharma leadership preferred).
- 8–10 years finance leadership.
- Experience leading accounting and SEC reporting for a public biotech/pharma company.
- Experience managing/developing teams; Big Four strongly preferred.
- SOX control environment experience.
- M&A, licensing, financing, and complex accounting experience.
- ERP/financial reporting systems evaluation/implementation/optimization experience.
- Commercial-stage, rapidly growing biotech/pharma experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Competencies
- Ability to communicate complex accounting matters to executives/Audit Committee/Board.
- Strategic leadership and cross-functional influence.
- Business judgment balancing technical accounting with practical solutions.
- Strong project management, analytical/problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel; ERP/financial reporting tools/automation experience.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
Total Rewards (Benefits)
- Premium health, financial, work-life/well-being offerings; wellness/support programs; life insurance; disability; retirement with match; generous paid time off.
Compensation
- Target base pay range: $285,000.00–$385,000.00.
Application Instructions
- Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.
- Lead global accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, financial systems, and consolidations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Responsibilities
- Lead general accounting, monthly/quarterly close, SEC reporting, inventory/CogS accounting, internal controls, and accounting systems.
- Oversee accurate, timely consolidated financial statements and analysis of domestic/international operations.
- Lead technical accounting research; prepare U.S. GAAP position papers and technical accounting memoranda.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards; implement new pronouncements.
- Oversee foreign subsidiary accounting (consolidations, intercompany, foreign currency, statutory reporting).
- Support strategic initiatives (M&A, licensing/collaboration agreements, financing, purchase accounting, post-acquisition integration).
- Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Tax, FP&A, IT, HR, Supply Chain) for correct accounting treatment and governance.
- Lead finance transformation (ERP optimization, systems enhancements, automation, data governance, continuous improvement).
- Maintain/strengthen SOX compliance program and internal control framework.
- Maintain accounting policies/procedures.
- Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors; support audits/SEC-related activities.
- Support Audit Committee/Board with financial/accounting reporting.
- Oversee ERP and other accounting systems.
- Improve close process and reporting timelines.
- Build/mentor/develop high-performing accounting team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (or related) required.
- CPA required; deep U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX expertise.
- 15–20 years progressively responsible accounting/financial reporting/controllership (public biotech/pharma leadership preferred).
- 8–10 years finance leadership.
- Experience leading accounting and SEC reporting for a public biotech/pharma company.
- Experience managing/developing teams; Big Four strongly preferred.
- SOX control environment experience.
- M&A, licensing, financing, and complex accounting experience.
- ERP/financial reporting systems evaluation/implementation/optimization experience.
- Commercial-stage, rapidly growing biotech/pharma experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Competencies
- Ability to communicate complex accounting matters to executives/Audit Committee/Board.
- Strategic leadership and cross-functional influence.
- Business judgment balancing technical accounting with practical solutions.
- Strong project management, analytical/problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel; ERP/financial reporting tools/automation experience.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
Total Rewards (Benefits)
- Premium health, financial, work-life/well-being offerings; wellness/support programs; life insurance; disability; retirement with match; generous paid time off.
Compensation
- Target base pay range: $285,000.00–$385,000.00.
Application Instructions
- Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.