Controller

Aktiv Pharma Group (‘Aktiv’) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with combination products CDMO capabilities, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing sterile-injectable products in a portfolio of proprietary, value-added, prefilled delivery systems. The company’s team of 80 employees harmonize all aspects of combination product development and manufacturing with effectively synchronized operations, including chemistry, device development, manufacturing equipment development, material science, quality and regulatory, in-house cleanroom assembly operations, and in-house sterile fill-finish. Aktiv commercializes drug products independently as well as supporting other pharmaceutical companies address unmet needs and create competitive advantage in the market. Aktiv leading products are proprietary emergency medicine in autoinjectors. 

Aktiv’s mission is to deliver peace-of-mind to patients and their communities, and its values are truth, perseverance, caring, and goodness. The company’s culture emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity and implementing leadership across the entire organization. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of our equal opportunity employment policy and by providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that our DEI initiatives are an opportunity to make a difference beyond our organization, in our community and society. Aktiv is grateful to be taking part in the individual journey of its employees and is striving to support a balanced life experience. We are striving to create a safe and inviting work place in which our team would be excited to come in the door at the beginning of the work day, and leave at the end of their day with a sense of accomplishment and value. 

We are currently hiring a Controller

The Position: The Controller is responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations of the company. This individual is responsible for directing and overseeing the company’s financial activities to ensure integrity of all financial transactions, build financial sustainability, and safeguard the assets of the Organization. This individual is also responsible for overseeing the accounting department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and preparing the financial statements.

At Aktiv Pharma Group, we value the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds our employees bring. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of our equal opportunity employment policy and by providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We work according to our values of truth, caring, goodness and perseverance, and encourage individuals with the required skill-sets and these values to apply.

Aktiv Pharma Group offers a wealth of benefits to our employees and their families.

Employee Benefits Include:

• The compensation range for the Controller is $150,000 - $175,000 annually. 
• Medical Insurance (Cigna):
  • HDHP – Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • Two additional premium medical plan options – Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Vision Insurance (Principal/ VSP Network)
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Dental Insurance (Principal)
  • Low Plan - Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • High Plan - Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Legal & ID Shield
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Spending Accounts (Rocky Mountain Reserve)
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • DFSA
  • LP FSA
• Ancillary Benefits (Colonial Life)
  • Accident
  • Group Medical Bridge
  • Voluntary Life AD&D
  • Disability
• 401k (Human Interest)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Bi-Monthly Internet and Cell Phone stipend
• Fully Paid Membership for the employee and their dependents to Lifetime Fitness
• Fully stocked office kitchen – Health conscious and Vegan!
• This position will be on location, but flexible work arrangements can be discussed. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Implement a system of controls over accounting and financial transactions to minimize risk
• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports while ensuring the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards
• Recommend benchmarks to be used to measure the company’s performance
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports (i.e. income statements, balance sheets, operating budgets and variances, Board Reports, department and program budgets, fixed assets)
• Oversee all accounting functions and supervise accounting staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing
• Work with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audit
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Job Qualifications

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of Aktiv Pharma Group’s mission, vision and values.
• Excellent inter-personal skills to coordinate and collaborate with team members and across other task teams.
• Strong detail orientation, multi-tasking skills, time management and organizational skills enabling the individual to accurately work at a fast pace and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to prioritize work and multitask
• Able to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Knowledgeable of DCAA compliance requirements
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Proficient in SAP Concur

Experience and Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• MRA and/or CPA highly desirable
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing finances of a fast growing organization is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation. Currently have multiple locations.