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Manager, Accounting Operations and Internal Controls
full-time•Boulder County
About this role
CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.
Our People Vision
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
SUMMARY
The Manager of Accounting Operations and Internal Controls is responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations and maintaining a robust internal control environment that supports accurate financial reporting, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees transactional accounting processes, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-controlled execution. The Manager serves as a key business partner to site functions and Finance teams to proactively identify and resolve process gaps, minimize business disruptions, and strengthen end-to-end financial processes.
In addition, this role drives continuous improvement through SAP optimization and process automation initiatives, including workflow enhancements, control automation, master data governance, and system-enabled controls. The Manager ensures appropriate documentation, testing, and sustainment of automated controls and partners with IT, Business Intelligence, and Business Transformation teams to improve efficiency, scalability, and data integrity across transactional finance processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Accounting Operations Oversight
- Manage end-to-end accounting operations, i.e., accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and customer billings/ invoicing
- Support month-end close activities by ensuring operational accounting transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Collaborate with Corporate Accounting to maintain internal control procedures that safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Collaborate with Site Leadership to ensure adherence to segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation requirements across the site
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, or risk exposures and recommend corrective actions
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and remediation follow-up as needed
LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting associates, fostering accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with internal control requirements
- Ensure appropriate workload distribution and cross-training to support business continuity
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- MBA or CPA preferred
- Five years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on transactional accounting and internal controls
- Experience managing AP and AR processes in a manufacturing or life sciences environment preferred
- Working knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit requirements
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong Excel skills
- Experience in managing teams and cross-functional collaboration in a high paced global setting
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work with hands. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above shoulder height, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and noise, typical of an office environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Understanding of accounting principles as they apply to organization and business matters
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to do ad-hoc reporting and reconciliations as requested
- Hands-on experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Mainframe System (i.e., SAP, JD Edward, Oracle)
- PC skills are required, including extensive spreadsheet knowledge and Microsoft Office experience required, specifically Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
SALARY
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire February 27, 2026
What you'll do
- The Manager of Accounting Operations and Internal Controls oversees day-to-day accounting operations and maintains a robust internal control environment. This role includes managing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
About Corden Pharma Colorado
CordenPharma is your full-service partner in the Contract Development & Manufacturing (CDMO) of APIs, Lipid Excipients, Drug Products and Packaging. Through a network of cGMP facilities across Europe and the US organized under six technology platforms – Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Oligonucleotides, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules - CordenPharma experts translate complex ideas, processes and projects at any stage of development into high-value pharmaceutical products.
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