Manager Global Accounting

*What you will do*

In this vital role you will be our expert to provide day-to-day Cost accounting and/or Intercompany operations support and you will be responsible for delivering a timely and high-quality accounting close.

The focus of this role will be to implement various processes within the Cost accounting and Intercompany functional teams. As our Manager Cost Accounting/Intercompany you will ensure US GAAP and statutory reporting compliance.

The ideal candidate is expected to have advanced knowledge in accounting, be results focused and thrive under pressure.

*Roles & Responsibilities:*

The Manager Intercompany and Cost Accounting will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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