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Internal Control, Senior Associate


Job Title: Internal Control, Senior Associate
Our Client: Global Top Leader of Cell & Gene Therapy
Country: United States
Location: Rancho Cordova, California
Specialisation: Accounting & Finance
Salary: $50,000-$100,000
Job Reference: 15948
Contact Person: Carson ZHU Director
Contact Email: carson.zhu@cesna.com
Job Published: 2025-09-18

Position

Internal Control, Senior Associate

About Our Client

Company is a U.S.-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that consolidates the operations of five global business divisions located in Korea, Ireland, France, and USA. Built on over 75 years of experience, company is a trusted partner specializing in the manufacture of APIs and intermediates, viral vectors for gene and cell therapies, registered starting materials and analytical services for the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Corporate Finance team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework to ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory standards. This role requires deep experience in internal controls, risk management, and audit, with additional expertise in Korean internal control practices to support alignment with parent company requirements and global operations. The successful candidate is detail driven and organized, a delivers operational and technical expertise in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

Job Description

  • - Develop, implement, and monitor the organization’s internal control framework to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company standards.
  • - Support the design, documentation, and audit attestation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
  • - Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
  • - Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, business divisions, and senior leaders to identify control gaps, assess risks, and implement remediation plans.
  • - Coordinate and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
  • - Provide guidance and training to employees on internal control policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • - Prepare management reports on control effectiveness, risk exposures, and remediation progress.
  • - Collaborate with global and regional finance teams?including the Korean headquarters?to ensure consistency of control processes and compliance with Korean regulatory requirements (e.g., K-SOX).
  • - Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen the overall compliance culture.
  • - Partner with the Finance Operations team on selected accounting procedures related to the financial close.
  • - Perform ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION
  • - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another business-related field.
  • - CIA, CPA (strongly preferred).
  • EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
  • - 4+ years of experience with internal control at an accounting firm or public company.
  • - Excellent knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and regulations required.
  • - Process innovation experiences in various financial projects.
  • - Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • - Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • - Proven ability to interact effectively cross-functionally and with subsidiaries.

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+1 401 241 2877

carson.zhu@cesna.com

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