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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>POSITION TITLE:&nbsp;</strong>Controller</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>DEPARTMENT:&nbsp;</strong>Finance</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Ora Values the Daily Practice of …</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Prioritizing Kindness * Operational Excellence * Cultivating Joy * Scientific Rigor</em></span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Ora, we are building the future of ophthalmic clinical research. As the world’s leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, we guide our clients across all phases of clinical research to efficiently bring new products and therapies to market. Over the past 45 years, our expert teams have helped earn more than 85 new product approvals.&nbsp;Ora's pre-clinical and clinical models, unique methodologies, integrated clinical data solutions, and global regulatory strategies have been refined and proven across thousands of global projects. Today, our team continues to expand across the globe, with over 600 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role is responsible for the accurate, and timely, recording of financial data in accordance with all regulatory requirements.&nbsp; As the owner of the financial books and records, the successful candidate will direct the preparation of the month-end and year-end close, consolidations, the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, and provide any/all information required for tax reporting/submission.&nbsp; In addition, the role is responsible for performing research on technical accounting issues, developing and implementing financial policies and procedures across the organization, and coordinating the review/audit of Ora’s and its subsidiaries as required by all national and local authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Direct the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS requirements for non-US entities where needed for Ora Inc. as well as all of its subsidiaries.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage all associated finance functions supporting the accounting including General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure a properly operating set of systems, processes, and procedures to properly capture, track and report financial results, in accordance local accounting requirements and company policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage/direct the relationship with non-US financial and tax reporting entities that support Ora Inc. (eg. Findex – Australia; RSM – China; Oury Clark – UK; TMF Group - Japan).&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure a system of internal controls is in place, and operating, to ensure financial stewardship of the company.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities may differ slightly from the above based on specific needs of the business.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Adhere to all aspects of Ora’s quality system.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Adhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora’s data integrity &amp; business ethics and regulatory requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Clear and sustained demonstration of Ora’s values -- prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor – as well as their linked behaviors.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities may differ from the above based on the specific needs of the business.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We Look For:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Experience needed for the Role:</em></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CPA highly preferred.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10+ years accounting experience.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Technical U.S. GAAP accounting/reporting experience including strong ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, and Investment Accounting knowledge&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">International Reporting Standards (eg. IFRS) exposure and/or experience with international business operations and reporting.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Additional Skills and Attributes:</em></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with Netsuite and/or ability to learn quickly and be a ‘hands-on’ Netsuite user is preferred &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to be a trusted business partner working directly with the business operations owners to help them understand and interpret the financial information is preferred </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to improve the efficiency of processes and procedures by collaborating with finance team and other areas as needed. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of management with consistency, enthusiasm and professionalism. &nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Competencies and Personal Traits:</em></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We Do:</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Execution Excellence: </strong>Ability to set goals, create structure and maintain a focused and collaborative approach to the delivery of timely and high-quality work.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>How We Do It:</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>IQ, EQ and SQ: </strong>Agile and positive thinker, communicator and collaborator who uses a growth mindset to work and lead with authenticity, transparency, resilience, and empathy. Scientific, intellectual, and emotional/social curiosity creates the willingness and ability to innovate, make mistakes, learn and try again.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Clear and Direct Communication, Feedback and Conflict Resolution: </strong>Practice radical candor in your communication and participate in active Giving and receiving feedback frequently, with an open heart and mind creates psychological safety and promotes faster, individual, team and company growth.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why We Do It:</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Seek Meaning and Purpose and a Desire to be Part of Something Bigger than Yourself: </strong>Crave being part of a team that works together under shared values to achieve significant positive impact in the wider world. At Ora, we are creating vision beyond what we see.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Well Being</strong>:&nbsp;Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Flexible PTO &amp; Unlimited Sick Time:</strong>&nbsp;Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to&nbsp;in addition to 14 company paid holidays.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial</strong>:&nbsp;Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Family Support Care:</strong>&nbsp;Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Company Paid Life &amp; Disability Insurance:&nbsp;</strong>Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Remote &amp; Wellness Reimbursement:</strong>&nbsp;We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Employee Assistance Program:</strong>&nbsp;No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Career Development Opportunities</strong>:<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.<u>&nbsp;</u>&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Global Team</strong>:&nbsp;Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Impact</strong>: A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefit Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time employees of Ora working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our per diem workforce is eligible for Medical and Dental coverage once they have hit 6 months of service and work an average of 30 hours per week.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our mission is to weave together people, processes, and technology to support innovation in ophthalmology around the world. We believe our business should be a force for good — to improve, heal, and change how we see. As a global company, our vibrant community and culture are nurtured by our core values: Prioritizing kindness, cultivating joy, operational excellence, and scientific rigor. Through our commitment to these values, we have built an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters respect, accountability, and a fulfilling work-life balance for every team member.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Ora is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.oraclinical.com/privacy-policy/">Our Privacy Policy | Ora (oraclinical.com)</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>