Cryoport, Inc. is redefining temperature controlled supply chain support for the life sciences industry by continually broadening its platform of solutions, serving the biopharma, reproductive medicine and animal health markets.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Consolidation Manager to lead the global consolidation and financial reporting processes of our publicly traded organization. This individual will play a critical role in the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in public accounting, financial systems, and multinational consolidation, along with experience working in complex, matrixed environments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
• Monthly corporate close and consolidation procedures - deadline driven activities including consolidating journal entries, subsidiary trial balance uploads, intercompany eliminations, closing process review and reconciliations
• Lead the global consolidation process for monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
• Compile financial statement footnote detail and assist in preparation and tie out of quarterly filings (10-Q/10-K) to support external reporting needs
• Assist with the quarterly review and year-end audit process and provide supporting documentation and analysis as needed
• Review intercompany transactions and eliminations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with global business unit finance teams to ensure consistency and compliance across entities
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the consolidation process
• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) including appropriate supporting documentation
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, performing control walkthroughs, providing requested documentation and addressing audit inquiries
• Assist with projects and technical accounting research as needed
• Facilitate integration and accounting of newly acquired entities
• Support ad-hoc internal, group, and corporate M&A activities, such as financial modelling and due diligence activities, as needed
• Assist with global finance department process improvement initiatives
• Support the implementation of software solutions to facilitate improved financial planning and reporting processes
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Strong understanding and application of US GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements including financial statements and related footnotes
• Multi-currency consolidation and international accounting experience
• Strong written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with demonstrated ability to work well with people
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, completing assignments within deadlines and due dates
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Experience working with financial ERPs (experience with Netsuite is a plus)
• Experience working with data mining and reporting tools (experience with Power BI is a plus)
• Experience working with a multi-national public organization
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field required
• CPA (or international equivalent) required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and SEC reporting required, including at least 2 years in a consolidation role
• US work authorization required