US Controllers - Associate Director, Accounting

MSD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Director, Accounting (US Controllers Team) We are seeking an Associate Director, Accounting to join our US Controllers Team. This role is accountable for the end-to-end accounting and financial close for US legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across journals, reconciliations, analytics, and controls. You will serve as a key business partner to divisional finance teams, oversee BSC/Genpact activities, and maintain the integrity of the US General Ledger in accordance with US GAAP, Sarbanes–Oxley, and company policies. What you’ll do Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for US entities: Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations Prepare and analyze period-end financial results, variance analyses, and flux reviews Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of close deliverables and reporting packages Serve as the point of contact for divisional finance teams: Provide guidance on accounting impacts Coordinate and communicate key close milestones, dependencies, and risks Oversee operations supported by the Business Service Center (BSC) Americas and Genpact: Monitor service delivery, SLAs, and controls Escalate issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement process improvements Maintain GL integrity and compliance: Ensure adherence to US GAAP, company finance policies, and internal control requirements Own and enhance SOX key controls, documentation, and testing readiness Act as subject matter expert for complex and non-routine transactions: Advise on accounting for divestitures, acquisitions, restructurings, legal entity integrations, impairments, contingencies, and intercompany activity Draft accounting memos and partner with Accounting Standards and Consolidations Partner across Finance: Collaborate with Consolidation Accounting, Accounting Standards, Treasury, Tax, Divisional Financial Services, and Global Business Services on close and reporting matters Audit support: Respond to audit inquiries, and support internal/external auditors Leadership and development: Provide day-to-day oversight, coaching, and professional development to staff Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence Drive improvement and special projects: Lead/participate in process optimization, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives Contribute to automation and standardization across the close and controls environment

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting
5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX)
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Track record of operating independently, prioritizing effectively, and collaborating in a team environment
Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA
Experience with large, multi-entity environments and shared service models
Proficiency with Excel and exposure to enterprise finance systems (e.g., SAP), consolidation tools (e.g., FCCS/FSA), and account reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management
SOX experience
Technical: US GAAP, close process, consolidations, intercompany, FX, equity, revenue/cost accounting, accruals, reserves, and period-end analytics
Controls: SOX design and operating effectiveness, risk assessment, documentation, and remediation
Business partnering: Influencing, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement: Process mapping, KPI/metric tracking, root-cause analysis, and automation

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for US entities: Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations Prepare and analyze period-end financial results, variance analyses, and flux reviews Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of close deliverables and reporting packages
Serve as the point of contact for divisional finance teams: Provide guidance on accounting impacts Coordinate and communicate key close milestones, dependencies, and risks
Oversee operations supported by the Business Service Center (BSC) Americas and Genpact: Monitor service delivery, SLAs, and controls Escalate issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement process improvements
Maintain GL integrity and compliance: Ensure adherence to US GAAP, company finance policies, and internal control requirements Own and enhance SOX key controls, documentation, and testing readiness
Act as subject matter expert for complex and non-routine transactions: Advise on accounting for divestitures, acquisitions, restructurings, legal entity integrations, impairments, contingencies, and intercompany activity Draft accounting memos and partner with Accounting Standards and Consolidations
Partner across Finance: Collaborate with Consolidation Accounting, Accounting Standards, Treasury, Tax, Divisional Financial Services, and Global Business Services on close and reporting matters
Audit support: Respond to audit inquiries, and support internal/external auditors
Leadership and development: Provide day-to-day oversight, coaching, and professional development to staff Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Drive improvement and special projects: Lead/participate in process optimization, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives Contribute to automation and standardization across the close and controls environment