Manager Global Accounting

Job Description

Maintaining Cost Accounting master data including standard costs and other processes that can be identified for centralized management. Maintaining Global master data for Intercompany transactions including customer and vendor setup and maintenance. Preparing Intercompany Billing and Transfer Price Adjustments. Engaging with External Services Provider to coordinate and monitor activities and results, review work, and address issues on a timely basis. Reconciliation of relevant general ledger accounts (e.g. goods in transit). Managing internal controls to ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are met. Partnering with Corporate groups, such as Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain, Disbursements, and Information Systems to ensure proper accounting of inter-company related transactions. Identify and drive standardization of procedures/processes ensuring improved cost efficiency and appropriate quality & compliance. Provide direction on continuous improvement ideas and initiatives. Provide audit/reporting support for requests from Corporate External Reporting, Corporate Audit, External Auditors, Tax Compliance and Statutory Financials process by country affiliates. Support ERP and automation implementations to ensure proper design, documentation, testing, and training of personnel. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 4 to 6 years of Finance experience OR Bachelors degree and 6 to 8 years of Finance experience OR Diploma and 10 to 12 years of Finance experience Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements. Experience with ERP systems and financial software. Resourceful leader who can connect the dots across matrixed organization Managerial and financial experience in a global, multi-site corporation Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or MBA Chartered Accountant (Certified public accountant), CMA, CFE or other professional certification relevant to the accounting profession. Extensive accounting and FP&A experience Experience supporting cross functional senior leaders of an organization Experience in preparing executive communication to include written and oral presentations Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel Familiarity with the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Experience with global finance operations. Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools. Business performance management Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements Prior multinational capability center experience Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S4), Blackline, Workiva, Tableau/PowerBI Soft Skills: Excellent leadership and team management abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and ethical standards. Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. Ability to influence and motivate change. Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel