Senior Director - Finance, Corporate Controller

Company: ReShape Lifesciences Inc.
Location: San Clemente
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

ReShape Lifesciences Inc. is America's premier weight-loss solutions company, offering an integrated portfolio of proven products and services that manage and treat obesity and metabolic disease. Our team is driven by a passion to help patients learn how to make long-term healthy living a part of their everyday lives. Our portfolio includes the FDA-approved Lap-Band - program, the investigational ReShape Vest--- System and the recently launched reshapecare--- virtual health coaching program.

Join us as we partner with clinicians to implement our innovative, non-invasive weight loss procedure and one-on-one support that helps inspire patients on their journey towards successful, long-lasting weight loss.

We are located in beautiful San Clemente, California, and offer a hybrid work environment.

THE ROLE

ReShape Lifesciences has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Director - Finance, Corporate Controller to join our growing team. This role will oversee the Company's financial department operations and initiatives. The position will be responsible for the establishment of strong systems, policies and procedures that provide accounting control, accurate financial reporting and safeguarding of corporate assets. The role has direct responsibility for the company's external and management financial reporting, SEC reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, income tax compliance and treasury functions.

A great fit would be someone who has strong leadership and financial skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, both internally and externally, and a strong understanding of the needs of a public company.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Oversee Finance Department initiatives, including software and system implementations and other departmental-wide functions, processes and improvements, through research, planning and implementation.

Oversee Finance Department operations, including accounts payable, receivables and collections.

Oversee and handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations and G/L analysis.

Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques. Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals.

Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures and controls. Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulations, legal and governmental requirements and industry trends.

Oversee and support the preparation of all aspects of SEC external reporting, including the preparation of financial footnotes and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and coordination of document review with management and external audit team.

Develop and monitor effective internal controls for the Company's finances and oversee testing of the company's internal controls.

Oversee and coordinate the information requirements and analysis needed to support external auditors' quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Give financial reports to executive leadership and board of directors at regular intervals, as needed.

Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor the forecasted budget versus the actual results on a monthly basis, as well as oversee the preparation of quarterly income tax provisions.

Work with other departments to develop and review the financial analysis of new initiatives and product development projects prior to the project team's presentation to executive management, as needed.

Perform review and negotiation of financial and operating terms of all key contracts, including sales agreements and programs, supply / development agreements, lease agreements, etc. and recommend changes to facilities' operational efficiencies and optimal financial treatment.

Ensure the Company's financial systems properly reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Oversee the financial review and approval of proposed variations from standard pricing on sales transactions to ensure the preservation of gross margin objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

MBA or CPA certification preferred

7+ years' progressive combined public accounting and public company accounting experience

SEC financial reporting and other advanced and technical financial reporting required

Proficiency in GAAP

Medical device experience

High attention to detail and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with improving business processes and proven track record of driving efficiency improvements

Ability to manage multiple projects and easily adaptable to flexible and changing work environments

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with a high degree of accountability

WHAT WE OFFER

Hybrid work environment

Half-Fridays

Business casual dress code

Corporate-sponsored virtual team building events

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

FSAs, HSAs, long-term and short-term disability

401(k) plan

Employee assistance plan (EAP)

Employee Stock Options

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