Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager who is not only strong in accounting and compliance but also passionate about leveraging technology, data, and automation to drive insights and efficiency. This role manages the JAPAC region accounting close, supports financial reporting, and leads initiatives to standardize, automate, and elevate finance processes.

What Youll Do

• Lead and manage the regional accounting close process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Partner with outsourced teams, collaborate with regional/country accounting teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Actively participate in automation, system enhancements, and digital finance initiatives to simplify existing process areas. Partnering with country, project and other functional teams effectively.
• Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or Adv excel similar) to deliver meaningful insights for leadership time to time.
• Provide financial analysis, variance commentary, and decision-support to business partners.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and statutory requirements.

Functional Area:

• US GAAP Accounting and Reporting, IICC/SOX Oversight, SEC/US GAAP Reporting
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting requirement
• Support expansion and growth of the region - implementation/integration of business, finance and accounting processes and related system roll out.

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA/CMA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years regional finance/accounting experience in multinational companies (US-listed a plus).
• Strong expertise in accounting processes, US GAAP reporting, and SOX/internal control frameworks
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred, S/4 HANA a plus) with exposure to automation tools (RPA, workflow bots, advanced Excel, or similar).
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret trends, perform variance analysis, and deliver financial storytelling.
• Strong project management skills and experience to deliver ERP/process improvement projects.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and drive collaboration across countries, teams, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, take a hands-on approach, problem-solve, and remain resilient in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred.