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Assistant Controller, North America / Global SOX Lead

Hybrid / Full Time / Portsmouth, NH

At Novocure, we're working to extend the lives of patients battling some of the most aggressive cancers. As our Assistant Controller, N.A. / Global SOX Lead, you'll help shape the financial integrity of our North America business while leading the company's global SOX program. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity designed for someone who wants to grow into a North America Controller role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're seeking a technically strong accounting leader to serve as the right hand to the North America Controller while overseeing Novocure's Global SOX program. You'll partner across Finance, IT, HR, Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting and continuous process improvement. This role offers a clear succession path into a Controller position for the right individual.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support preparation and analysis of North America financial statements and month-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, payroll accounting, inventory accounting and financial results.
• Lead and coordinate the Global SOX program across Novocure.
• Partner with control owners, Finance, IT and external auditors to strengthen internal controls.
• Research and implement new US GAAP accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
• Support external audits and North America tax-related activities.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource and emerging leader within the Accounting organization.

ABOUT YOU

You're a proactive accounting professional with strong technical accounting expertise, excellent judgment, and the desire to grow into a Controller-level leadership role. You enjoy solving complex problems, partnering across functions, and continuously improving financial processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred; CPA candidate or equivalent path considered.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting research.
• Experience supporting audits, SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Medical device, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Leadership experience within a public company accounting environment.
• Experience driving finance process improvement initiatives.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

• Hybrid schedule with approximately 3-5 days per week in the Portsmouth, NH office.
• Collaborate closely with Finance leadership and global business partners.
• Participate in month-end close, audit cycles and strategic accounting initiatives.
• Opportunity to develop into the future North America Controller.

WHAT WE OFFER

This pay range which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting is $115,000 - $155,000/yr. This position is also be eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant in addition to a full range of benefits. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.

ABOUT NOVOCURE

Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them.  Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you'll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We're a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.

Novocure operates at a rare crossroad, where advanced medical technology converges with cutting-edge biotechnology. We are the only company to develop and commercialize Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), a proprietary, groundbreaking therapy designed to disrupt cancer cell division. With us you will find a unique combination of laboratory research work alongside engineering development of advanced technologies. This fusion of disciplines positions us as true pioneers in oncology innovation, leading a new frontier in the treatment of aggressive cancers.

Our patient-forward values

- innovation

- focus

- drive

- courage

- trust

- empathy

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Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.  We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Novocure is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicant's needs.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email NovocureRecruitingEEO@novocure.com

If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.