Staff Consultant, Accountant

Company Description We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 37 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in! Job Description Financial Operations & Reporting Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple international entities. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS. Manage AP, AR, and general ledger functions in complex multi-entity environments. Process and reconcile inter-company transactions and eliminations. Prepare detailed variance analyses and performance reports for executives. Ensure compliance with SEC and public company disclosure requirements. Regulatory & Industry-Specific Compliance Navigate complex accounting standards for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. Manage reporting for FDA, EMA, EFSA, Health Canada, and other regulatory agencies. Coordinate with legal/compliance teams for audits and regulatory financial filings. Maintain cost accounting aligned with cGMP and product development standards. Support transfer pricing documentation and international tax compliance. Cross-Functional & Global Coordination Collaborate with department heads across R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and operations. Maintain compliance with local statutory reporting in multiple countries. Manage currency translation and hedging for multinational operations. Coordinate M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities. Systems & Process Improvement Serve as QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond system administrator and power user. Support ERP integration, internal control improvements, and process documentation. Develop financial templates, dashboards, and comprehensive documentation. Coordinate with IT teams for system security and data backup. Strategic & Analytical Support Lead budgeting and forecasting for complex product cycles. Provide financial input for capital expenditures, equipment acquisition, and IP valuation. Assist in preparing investor relations materials and board presentation content. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA license or international equivalent (CA, CGA, ACCA). 5–8 years of accounting experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or regulated industries. Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards. Proven confidentiality and discretion with sensitive financial data. Experience with SEC/public company reporting and regulated audit environments. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently across time zones in a remote setup. Technical Proficiencies: QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond (expert level) Microsoft 365 / Teams (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign; basic Photoshop/Illustrator) ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite (or similar) Financial reporting software: Hyperion, Cognos (or similar) Knowledge of tax prep, audit, and database tools (SQL preferred) Preferred: MBA or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Advanced CPA specializations (e.g., tax, audit, international accounting). CIA or CFE certification. Experience in transfer pricing, IP accounting, or cost capitalization. Exposure to venture capital or public company environments. Six Sigma or Lean finance experience in manufacturing. Originally posted on Himalayas