The SR Manager/Manager of Accounting will be responsible for leading day to day accounting and finance functions. This position is responsible for a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger, month end close, financial planning & reporting, year-end audit preparation, compliance, working in conjunction with external audit firm and related activities, expense management and decision support.
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for all company financial matters. This includes maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
· Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting
· Ensure that appropriate controls and procedures are in place for accurate and timely financial reporting.
· Utilize existing accounting systems to automate processes and reporting where appropriate.
· Interfacing with leadership to collect and explain financial data and financial implications of operating decisions
· Oversee the preparation of detailed work-papers in connection with year-end income tax basis financial statements and tax returns.
· Reconcile payroll and operating accounts.
· Analyzing variances, trends and proactively communicating with external audit firm and corporate decision makers
· Annual capital and operating budgeting; proactive planning with senior leadership
· Planning, monitoring, and reviewing job contributions and allocating resources effectively
· Serve as the company compliance officer as it relates to taxes, employment guidelines and laws
· Gross to Net Calculations and Analysis
Our Ideal candidate:
· Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounting requirements
· Strong organization, coordination and planning, and problem-solving skills
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Proficiency with Excel and SAP
· BS/BA Accounting
· CPA A MUST
· Pharmaceutical experience preferred but not mandatory
· Capable of reviewing, editing as well as creating new processes and procedures
Skills and abilities:
· Ability to drive change and optimization through system integrations and avoidance/ minimization of inefficiencies created through non-value-added task repetition
· Ability to consistently meet deadlines
· Strong ability to multi-task
· Excellent communication skills written and verbal
· High attention to detail and accuracy