Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accounting Iselin, New Jersey


Description

  • Lead and manage the monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded.
  • Prepare detailed journal entries and account analysis.
  • Lead the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process system and changes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment.
  • All aspects of SEC, US GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting
  • Analytical review and understanding of all disclosures in US regulatory reports filed with external parties
  • Drafting of new disclosures and updating of recurring disclosure
  • Keep abreast of new disclosure requirements.
  • Main liaison with external auditors.  Coordinate all planning, timelines and deliverables with external auditors
  • Maintain Chart of accounts, security, workflow, user acceptance testing of upgrades and improvements
  • Maintain and update key controls, procedures and disclosure policies for the group.
  • Manage reporting department expenses and vendor relationships.
  • Other recurring reporting requirements and ad hoc requests for information
  • Responsible for the accounts payable function and procure to pay process
  • Responsible for the accounting for investments
  • Response for review of tax provision prepare by outside tax consultants and review of Federal and state tax returns
  • Supervision of manager of accounting and finance.

Key owner of JDE Enterprise One system, DocuWare system and Kyriba system

Work Experience
·         8-10 years accounting experience with financial statements in pharmaceutical industry # years’ experience in SEC/external reporting area and XBRL
·         Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
·         Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
·         Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and practices
·         Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
·         Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
·         Minimum of 8-10 years of senior Accounting and Finance experience within a pharmaceutical or Biotech Company.
·         Advanced Excel skills required.
·         Expert knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One required.
·         Self-motivated, innovative thinker demonstrating ability to apply technical standards and concepts to complex, critical business matters
·         Excellent oral and written communication skills
·         Team oriented individual that can build strong, long-term relationships worldwide across varying geographies and functions.
·         Proficiency with researching accounting literature including FASB,  AICPA, IFRS
·         Ability to work in an international environment, with prior experience in a multinational corporation.
·         Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
·         Initial work experience with a Big Four Accounting firm is highly desirable.
Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and CPA required