Job Description
Job Title: Associate Director of Finance
Location: Deer Valley, Arizona (US)- Onsite role
Salary range: $110K to $120K annually
Department: Finance
Reports To: Director of Finance / VP of Finance
Company: Medivant Healthcare
Company Overview:
Medivant Health Inc. is a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing global healthcare through innovation in drug development and commercialization. We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and improving patient outcomes while fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role within the Finance Department, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring the financial health and regulatory compliance of the organization. This position demands a finance professional with comprehensive hands-on experience across the full spectrum of accounting and finance operations—ranging from financial reporting, budgeting, and audit management to payroll and inventory accounting.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and preferably experience working with QuickBooks Online. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, operations, commercial), and external partners (e.g., auditors, investors), and includes oversight of both tactical financial processes and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and/or perform key accounting functions, including:
- Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)
- Expense accruals and prepayments
- Payroll/commissions processing and compliance
- Inventory valuation and cost accounting (COGS, standard vs. actual costs)
- Mentor and guide finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis and present actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning aligned with corporate goals.
- Manage and support financial audits and deliver financial materials for board and investor presentations.
- Perform financial modeling to support capital investments, equipment financing, and other strategic initiatives.
- Assist and collaborate with cross-functional teams during financial/operational system migrations or software implementations to ensure accurate setup, data integrity, and process alignment.
- Oversee compliance with U.S. federal and state tax regulations, including income tax reporting and sales/use tax filings; coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely preparation and submission of returns, and support tax planning strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.
- Support financial and operational alignment across departments such as product development, manufacturing, operations and commercial teams.
- Implement and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and automation where applicable.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP accounting standards and practical experience across a wide range of accounting functions.
- Proven ability to manage full-cycle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.
- Advanced Excel proficiency for financial modeling, variance analysis, and data visualization.
- Experience preparing materials for board meetings, investors, and financial institutions.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (preferred) and ERP systems (e.g., Zoho, Progen, SAP, Oracle).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated success working in dynamic, cross-functional environments—ideally in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing sector.
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