Finance & Accounting Manager
COMPANY
Thea Pharma Inc. is the newly established US commercial organization of French-based pharmaceutical company, Laboratoires Théa (Clermont-Ferrand). Thea Pharma markets a suite of leading eye-care drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including CYKLX, ZOLYMBUS, IYUZEH, Zioptan®, Cosopt®, Cosopt® PF, Azasite®, Akten®, and Betimol®, as well as AcellFX Acellular Amniotic Membrane and the portfolio of iVIZIA dry-eye drops and eyelid hygiene products. By focusing its parent company’s passion and expertise within the U.S. market, Thea Pharma’s goal is to deliver uncompromising care that enables all stakeholders to envision the future of ophthalmic treatment with eyes wide open.
Position Overview
The Finance & Accounting Manager will serve as the Accounting and Finance business partner to the Retina business unit, manage Retina revenue recognition, and oversee procure-to-pay operations for Théa U.S. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this hands-on leader will support accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting processes while collaborating closely with U.S. teams and French Headquarters
Key Responsibilities
Retina Business Partnership and Revenue Recognition
- Serve as the primary Accounting and Finance business partner to Retina, providing financial insights and accounting guidance to support business decisions and operational priorities.
- Manage Retina revenue recognition and gross-to-net accounting, ensuring appropriate documentation, reconciliation, and review of revenue, accruals, and key estimates.
- Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to assess significant contracts and amendments and document the appropriate accounting treatment.
Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting
- Partner with the Assistant Controller to manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations, meeting U.S. and Headquarters reporting deadlines.
- Oversee accounting for accruals, fixed and intangible assets, leases, prepaids, earnouts, and royalties; investigate variances and resolve reconciling items.
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, maintaining documentation to support financial and tax reporting.
- Support cash management and prepare financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, including adjustments required for French GAAP reporting.
- Collaborate with Headquarters to align accounting practices and resolve reporting matters.
Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable
- Oversee procure-to-pay operations for Thea U.S., maintaining strong controls over vendor setup and changes, purchasing authorization, segregation of duties, purchase order compliance, invoice verification, and payment approvals.
- Supervise and mentor the Accounts Payable Specialist, ensuring accurate processing, timely payments, and adherence to approval requirements.
- Partner with FP&A, the Controller, and budget managers to provide ERP workflow training, reinforce budget ownership, and improve visibility into commitments and unrecorded liabilities.
Internal Controls, Audit, and Compliance
- Strengthen and document accounting policies and internal controls, establishing clear ownership, evidence of review, and timely remediation of control gaps.
- Research technical accounting matters and provide guidance on the consistent application of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
- Coordinate quarterly reviews, external audits, and tax reporting with Headquarters and external advisers, preparing supporting schedules and resolving inquiries promptly.
- Drive process and system improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of progressive accounting and financial analytics experience, including public accounting and pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
- Expertise in pharmaceutical revenue recognition and gross-to-net accounting, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
- CPA designation preferred; a master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with ERP implementation, integration, and process improvement; familiarity with NetSuite, Concur, and banking platforms preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures, manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards of integrity.
- Experience in a growing commercial-stage life sciences organization and familiarity with French GAAP preferred; French language skills are a plus.
Travel Requirement
<5-10% travel required for this role
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriately. Additional physical and mental requirements include:
- Can hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise or plant noise
- Can apply deductive reasoning and understand complicated issues
- Can receive instructions and follow work rules and company policies
- Can follow safety and security practices
- Can meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress
- Can accurately communicate ideas, facts and technical information
- Maintain confidentiality of certain information
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.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Thea offers a full suite of employee benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; a generous schedule of paid time off (PTO); life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; and a competitive 401(k) company match. Thea is a flexible and entrepreneurial work environment where you will enjoy an inclusive culture and the opportunity to have your voice and ideas directly shape the future of the company.
EEO STATEMENT
Thea Pharma Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. At Thea, we not only support the diversity of our employee population, but we also celebrate the way our team member’s unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to the success of our company. Thea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thea Pharma Inc. does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.