Manager, Financial Controls at PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy 

PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do. 

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.  

We are seeking team members who: 

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work; 

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and 

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases. 

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.  

Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting 

Purpose

The Manager, Financial Controls, will lead the development and oversight of financial and operational controls within PANTHERx. Acting as a key partner to Finance and Business Operations, you will proactively identify control gaps, implement best-in-class solutions, and provide strategic insight to support informed decision-making. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence across the organization. 

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains a robust internal control framework across financial and operational processes, including a company-wide risk and control matrix.
• Coordinates and leads process walkthroughs with our business partners
• Conducts regular risk assessments to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Evaluates and monitors internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare), accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Works cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Operations, HR, and Pharmacy departments to ensure controls are embedded in critical business processes.
• Creates and maintains the development of documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, control descriptions, and testing procedures.
• Provides training and education to stakeholders on control expectations and compliance requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies for internal controls and audit-related matters.
• Stays current on emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes in the healthcare space.
• Supports initiatives related to financial systems, process automation, and governance.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support team or organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in SOX testing, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management, preferably within the healthcare or highly regulated industries.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, and NetSuite or similar Accounting software. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail while also considering an enterprise-level view.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high commitment to ethics and integrity.  

 Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of controls experience in a pharmacy environment.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), financial reporting, and healthcare compliance regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

This position operates in a home or professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading, and working with various forms of data on a screen. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits: 

Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position.  PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program!   Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees.  Of course we offer paid holidays too!

Equal Opportunity:

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.