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Bio-Techne Assistant Corporate Controller in Minneapolis, Minnesota
By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Position Summary
The Assistant Corporate Controller will directly report to the Corporate Controller. This position will assist the Corporate Controller with the oversite of the monthly close and review of results, oversee technical accounting including M&A activity, will own the SEC reporting processes, and identify and drive process improvements. These tasks will require a high level of interaction with teams across the globe and external auditors. This position will have very strong visibility and will regularly interact with the C-level officers of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Own SEC reporting including 8Ks, 10Ks, and the annual proxy. Maintain robust processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Complete technical accounting assessments, maintain global accounting policies and procedures, and assist where needed in higher level technical areas of monthly close.
Provide expertise on complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and financial instruments.
Stay current with changes in accounting regulations and standards; analyze their impact on the organization and recommend appropriate actions.
Oversee teams responsible for equity related accounting including share-based compensation system management and sales tax compliance.
Own fair value assessments including annual goodwill impairment assessment procedures and purchase accounting.
Assist with M&A accounting including diligence and subsequent integration into the corporate structure.
Partner with Corporate Controller on regional and global initiatives to support business leaders as well as identify and drive process improvement initiatives including increased use of technology.
Regularly perform and/or review internal controls in adherence with SOX.
Mentor and develop team members focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration.
Primary liaison with external auditors ensuring timely resolution of matters.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
The successful candidate is personable, highly ethical, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience leading diverse teams, and a desire to grow professionally.
Requirements include:
8-12 years of experience, recent public accounting experience with focus on SEC registrants preferred
Previous management experience required
Strong time management skills with ability to consistently meet deadlines and quickly switch priorities as special projects arise
Strong technical accounting abilities. Experience with cost accounting, share based compensation and income taxes is preferred.
Demonstrated SEC reporting experience for a publicly traded company
Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships across functional areas
Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Proven as an experienced, confident and mature manager.
Education
Bachelors degree is required
CPA is required
Why Join Bio-Techne:
We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.
We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.