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.
- 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
