Controller

POSITION TITLE: Controller

DEPARTMENT: Finance

Ora Values the Daily Practice of …

Prioritizing Kindness * Operational Excellence * Cultivating Joy * Scientific Rigor

At Ora, we are building the future of ophthalmic clinical research. As the world’s leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, we guide our clients across all phases of clinical research to efficiently bring new products and therapies to market. Over the past 45 years, our expert teams have helped earn more than 85 new product approvals. Ora's pre-clinical and clinical models, unique methodologies, integrated clinical data solutions, and global regulatory strategies have been refined and proven across thousands of global projects. Today, our team continues to expand across the globe, with over 600 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

The Role:

This role is responsible for the accurate, and timely, recording of financial data in accordance with all regulatory requirements.  As the owner of the financial books and records, the successful candidate will direct the preparation of the month-end and year-end close, consolidations, the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, and provide any/all information required for tax reporting/submission.  In addition, the role is responsible for performing research on technical accounting issues, developing and implementing financial policies and procedures across the organization, and coordinating the review/audit of Ora’s and its subsidiaries as required by all national and local authorities.   

What You’ll Do:

• Direct the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS requirements for non-US entities where needed for Ora Inc. as well as all of its subsidiaries. 
• Manage all associated finance functions supporting the accounting including General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury. 
• Ensure a properly operating set of systems, processes, and procedures to properly capture, track and report financial results, in accordance local accounting requirements and company policies.  
• Manage/direct the relationship with non-US financial and tax reporting entities that support Ora Inc. (eg. Findex – Australia; RSM – China; Oury Clark – UK; TMF Group - Japan). 
• Ensure a system of internal controls is in place, and operating, to ensure financial stewardship of the company. 
• Responsibilities may differ slightly from the above based on specific needs of the business.
• Adhere to all aspects of Ora’s quality system.  
• Adhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora’s data integrity & business ethics and regulatory requirements.  
• Clear and sustained demonstration of Ora’s values -- prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor – as well as their linked behaviors. 
• Responsibilities may differ from the above based on the specific needs of the business. 

What We Look For:

• Experience needed for the Role:
  • CPA highly preferred. 
  • 10+ years accounting experience. 
  • Technical U.S. GAAP accounting/reporting experience including strong ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, and Investment Accounting knowledge 
  • International Reporting Standards (eg. IFRS) exposure and/or experience with international business operations and reporting. 
• Additional Skills and Attributes:
  • Experience with Netsuite and/or ability to learn quickly and be a ‘hands-on’ Netsuite user is preferred  
  • Ability to be a trusted business partner working directly with the business operations owners to help them understand and interpret the financial information is preferred
  • Ability to improve the efficiency of processes and procedures by collaborating with finance team and other areas as needed.
  • High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of management with consistency, enthusiasm and professionalism.  

• Competencies and Personal Traits:
  • What We Do:
    • Execution Excellence: Ability to set goals, create structure and maintain a focused and collaborative approach to the delivery of timely and high-quality work.
  • How We Do It:
    • IQ, EQ and SQ: Agile and positive thinker, communicator and collaborator who uses a growth mindset to work and lead with authenticity, transparency, resilience, and empathy. Scientific, intellectual, and emotional/social curiosity creates the willingness and ability to innovate, make mistakes, learn and try again.
    • Clear and Direct Communication, Feedback and Conflict Resolution: Practice radical candor in your communication and participate in active Giving and receiving feedback frequently, with an open heart and mind creates psychological safety and promotes faster, individual, team and company growth.
  • Why We Do It:
    • Seek Meaning and Purpose and a Desire to be Part of Something Bigger than Yourself: Crave being part of a team that works together under shared values to achieve significant positive impact in the wider world. At Ora, we are creating vision beyond what we see.

What We Offer:

• Well Being: Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
• Flexible PTO & Unlimited Sick Time: Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays.  
• Financial: Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match. 
• Family Support Care: Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave. 
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure. 
• Remote & Wellness Reimbursement: We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases. 
• Employee Assistance Program: No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family. 
• Career Development Opportunities: Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.  
• Global Team: Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe. 
• Impact: A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe. 

Benefit Eligibility: Full-time employees of Ora working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our per diem workforce is eligible for Medical and Dental coverage once they have hit 6 months of service and work an average of 30 hours per week. 

Our mission is to weave together people, processes, and technology to support innovation in ophthalmology around the world. We believe our business should be a force for good — to improve, heal, and change how we see. As a global company, our vibrant community and culture are nurtured by our core values: Prioritizing kindness, cultivating joy, operational excellence, and scientific rigor. Through our commitment to these values, we have built an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters respect, accountability, and a fulfilling work-life balance for every team member. 

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Ora is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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