Director of Accounting & Finance

Finance Iselin, New Jersey

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Description

• Primary Responsibilities:

• 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:

  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 (need some examples)

  ·           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