Vice President, Controller

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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare work is rewarding both professionally and personally because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative diverse fast-paced environment and share in our mission to identify develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients courage community and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

The VP Controller is a key member of the Finance team reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and serving as a strategic advisor to the CAO Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Executive Leadership team (ET) and to the Board of Director on matters relating to the Companys global accounting financial reporting and controllership functions. The VP Controller provides leadership over all aspects of accounting operations stock administration financial reporting technical accounting internal controls financial systems and global consolidations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP SEC regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The VP Controller shapes the long-term vision operating model organizational capability and strategic priorities of the global accounting function to support the Companys growth objectives.

This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic business initiatives business development activities and Finance transformation efforts. The VP Controller will lead and further develop a high-performing accounting organization by fostering a culture of collaboration accountability continuous learning and professional growth. This role is responsible for building upon the Companys strong financial reporting and internal control foundation by driving continuous process improvement enhancing operational efficiency strengthening the control environment through ongoing optimization and ensuring accurate timely and transparent financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Companys accounting organization including general accounting monthly and quarterly financial close technical accounting SEC reporting inventory and cost of goods sold accounting financial systems and internal controls.
• Oversee the preparation and review of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements including detailed analysis of domestic and international operations.
• Oversee all SEC reporting activities ensuring filings are timely complete accurate and compliant with applicable SEC regulations and disclosure requirements.
• Lead technical accounting research and the preparation of U.S. GAAP accounting position papers and technical accounting memoranda. Develop processes to proactively identify and assess business events with potential accounting implications and effectively manage internal and external technical accounting resources.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and lead the implementation of new accounting pronouncements across the organization.
• Oversee global accounting activities related to foreign subsidiaries including consolidations intercompany transactions foreign currency accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support strategic business initiatives including mergers and acquisitions licensing and collaboration agreements financing transactions purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Partner closely with Legal Tax FP&A Information Technology Human Resources Supply Chain and other cross-functional leaders to support business initiatives and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial governance.
• Lead Finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimization financial systems enhancements automation data governance and continuous process improvement to improve efficiency scalability reporting quality and internal controls.
• Maintain and continuously strengthen the Companys SOX compliance program and internal control framework. Develop implement and monitor policies procedures and controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP SEC regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive system of accounting policies and procedures ensuring consistency compliance and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and other third-party advisors leading quarterly reviews annual audits SEC-related activities and other corporate accounting matters.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of financial information and accounting matters for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors including communicating complex accounting issues in a clear and effective manner.
• Oversee ERP and other accounting systems ensuring systems effectively support business operations financial reporting internal controls and future organizational growth.
• Drive continuous improvement of the financial close process reporting timelines and accounting operations through standardization automation and best practices.
• Build lead mentor and develop a high-performing accounting organization through coaching succession planning talent development goal setting and ongoing performance management.

Education / Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related discipline required.
• CPA license required with deep expertise in the technical application of U.S. GAAP SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance.
• Minimum of 1520 years of progressively responsible accounting financial reporting or controllership experience including leadership roles within publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
• At least 8-10 years of leadership experience within a finance function.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting and SEC reporting functions for a publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing accounting teams.
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions licensing transactions financing activities and complex accounting matters.
• Experience evaluating implementing and optimizing ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Prior experience working in a commercial-stage rapidly growing and evolving biotechnology or pharmaceutical organization preferred.

Additional Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrates Traveres core values of Courage Community Spirit Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters effectively to executive leadership the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Proven strategic leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment with the ability to balance technical accounting requirements with practical business solutions.
• Highly organized with exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems financial reporting tools and accounting technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement operational excellence automation and leveraging technology to enhance Finance processes.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to coach mentor engage and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning.

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse equitable people-centric and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health financial work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents wellness and employee support programs life insurance disability retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock) designed to recognize retain and reward employees.

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*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidates experience education skills and location.

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

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