Manager, Alliance Accounting

Job Description

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. The Manager, Alliance Accounting, is a key member of the Global Finance organization, supporting the management team in the global consolidation, financial, and external reporting processes. This role involves interacting with our external partners and BMS colleagues across various regions and functions to manage our license and collaboration agreement obligations. The position offers substantial exposure to pharmaceutical industry accounting and reporting practices, enhancing financial reporting and analysis skills, communication skills, and leadership abilities in a global environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Execute monthly and quarterly accounting processes, collaborating with external and internal stakeholders by preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, reporting of results to external and internal partners and managing cash activity. Prepare quarterly royalty statements in compliance with license and collaboration agreements, ensuring accuracy and meeting reporting deadlines. Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues related to royalty reports and payments. Participate in cross-functional projects and support other finance organization teams as needed. Provide support for internal and external audits and control tests related to royalties and alliance practices. Champion process improvement and automation initiatives within the controllership organization Analyze and implement changes to corporate reporting systems, processes, reports, and controls to align with the company s evolving business models. Requirements: 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a focus on US GAAP. University degree in Accounting CA (Chartered Accountant) required Public company experience strongly preferred. Exposure to collaboration and license arrangements preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate large data sets. Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences/Biotech industry preferred. Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to prioritize and manage workloads in a complex work environment. Team player with a process-oriented mindset. Accountable, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership. Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well with all levels and departments within the company. Working knowledge of SAP and SAP Business Consolidation Systems preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment with frequent changes, requiring strong multi-tasking skills and flexibility. With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: