Lead and oversee the Company’s SEC and other external (e.g., statutory, lender, etc.) filing processes
Oversee preparation, review, and filing of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and periodic reports with the SEC and/or lenders
Oversee timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly consolidation of divisional and subsidiary financial statements for inclusion in corporate operating reports
Prepare, review and file the Company’s statutory reports within its global footprint
Act as a financial reporting and accounting resource across Finance and other functions (Business Development, Human Resources, Legal)
Serve as main point of contact for complex technical accounting matters, SEC/lender financial reporting, consolidation and statutory reporting activities
Responsible for integrity of data within and communication between financial reporting applications
Identify issues requiring SEC filings/disclosure or special accounting treatment; review Form 8-Ks and Form 4s and present to executive level as needed
Oversee technical accounting and accounting policy: coordinate internal/external advisory support and manage technical accounting memoranda
Oversee and support annual and event-driven asset impairment testing; coordinate external valuation advisors
Lead special projects (accounting for acquisitions/dispositions, consolidation of VIEs, adoption of new accounting pronouncements)
Consult with business development on M&A, sales/disposals, in- and out-licensing; perform contract reviews for accounting considerations
Create and maintain accounting policy documents and analyze US GAAP vs local statutory accounting principles
Monitor new accounting standards, lead implementation, and educate controller division and business partners on policy changes
Own and manage global financial reporting process including SEC/lender periodic reports, benefit plan reports, statutory reporting, equity and pro forma reporting
Manage Disclosure Committee review of periodic SEC reports and manage Form 4 filings for corporate insiders
Support capital market transactions and preparation/review of offering memoranda and registration statements
Oversee company-wide statutory reporting, GAAP to stat adjustments, and filing compliance
Establish and maintain SOPs for consolidation and reporting processes; maintain global close calendars and statutory reporting tracker
Prepare and review monthly financial reports, Executive/Board/Audit Committee packages, and collaborate with Investor Relations on external communications
Coordinate monthly global consolidation process, review consolidation reports, and manage quarterly Business Process Reviews (BPRs)
Maintain SOX process and control documentation and coordinate SOX control testing with auditors
Manage third-party experts and vendors for statutory reporting, benefit plans, consolidations and financial reporting
Support coordination of quarterly reviews and annual audits with outside auditors, including preparation of work papers and audit responses
Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout consolidation and reporting processes
Requirements
B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA Certification
10+ years of experience in accounting; including 2 - 5 years of public accounting experience
Experience with HFM
Experience working in a Windows environment
Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
Experience with XBRL
Experience with SAP
Pharmaceutical experience preferred
Expert knowledge in US GAAP accounting
Strong knowledge and experience with financial reporting and SEC filings
Thorough knowledge and experience with consolidations accounting
Proficient in statutory reporting requirements
Strong communications, analytical, organizational and planning skills
Organizational and multitasking skills with attention to details
Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and perform in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly comprehend and accurately analyze issues with a variety of concrete variables
Ability to comprehend requests furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive service-oriented attitude
Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment
Desire to learn new topics and resolve problems
Willingness to work outside defined functions of position when necessary
Ability to deal with ambiguity and formulate solutions
Ability to identify areas for improvement and drive positive process changes