Vice President, Controller

Travere Therapeutics

Vice President, Controller leading accounting and financial reporting for Travere Therapeutics. Shaping financial strategies and compliance to support the company's growth in rare disease therapeutics.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $285,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance, with a strong focus on leading high-performing accounting teams and driving financial transformation initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex accounting matters and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting strategic business initiatives.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseSEC ReportingSOX ComplianceLeadership in AccountingERP Optimization

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTechnical AccountingConsolidated Financial StatementsCost of Goods Sold AccountingInternal ControlsAccounting Policies and ProceduresMergers and AcquisitionsFinancial Systems EnhancementsData GovernanceContinuous Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingCommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Publicly Traded CompaniesBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsSarbanes-OxleyBig Four Public Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Company’s 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 Company’s 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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 15–20 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Generous paid time off