Accounting Partner

Opella • Morristown, NJ

10h

About The Position

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally . Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com . About the job: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Partner to join our North America Shared Services team . This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards across our U.S. and Canadian operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, cross-border experience, and a continuous improvement mindset to help drive operational excellence in a fast-paced consumer goods environment. The purpose of this role: · Be an Account to Report partner to the local business and provide value add services to key stakeholders through proximity, knowledge of local business, culture and language · Jointly with the Hub Shared Services Centers, deliver end to end services · Facilitate resolution of operational issues in an effective and timely manner · Support operational KPIs and compliance with Opella policies and guidelines · Perform monthly Internal Controls · Participate in global projects as required · Apply continuous improvement mindset

Requirements

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/S4Hana)
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong customer orientation with ability to understand and meet their requirements
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
• Team player, cooperating with direct and remote teams with an end-to-end service delivery mindset
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed, cross-border team environment.
• Take ownership of tasks
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a shared services or multinational environment.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Blackline or other reconciliation tools is a plus.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Public Accounting/Big-4 Accounting experience a plus
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Perform and review general ledger accounting activities for U.S. and Canadian entities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Support and participate in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are accurate.
• Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with internal and external audit as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies and support compliance efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace digital tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees