Manager, External Reporting

Pfizer • New York City, NY

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of External Reporting assists in ensuring compliant, complete, accurate and timely SEC and other filings. The individual will participate in streamlining and improving the quality and timeliness of the financial reporting processes. The individual will work cross functionally with other departments within the Controllers organization, Investor Relations, Corporate Governance, Treasury and Global Business Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as Associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a High school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• CPA
• 5-7 years of combined experience with Big 4 and publicly held multinational companies and in-depth knowledge of reporting and financial SEC compliance.
• XBRL knowledge and experience
• Proficient knowledge and experience with Workiva’s WDesk software
• Actively exhibits the principles present in Pfizer’s Purpose blueprint and values and behaviors culture
• Knowledge and experience with SharePoint
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel
• Strong technical acumen, analytical and financial reporting skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting and financial systems/processes and controls
• Experience working with multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to partner and support others without having a direct reporting relationship
• Strong organizational skills; manages own time to meet objectives; forecasts and plans resource requirements); must be able to multi-task
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with a sense of urgency
• Overtime during the quarters and at year-end is required and throughout the year to meet deliverables.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
• Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week or as needed by the business
• This is NOT a remote role
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Pharma industry experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare information included in earnings releases and Form 8-K, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and on-line Annual Report, as well as assist in review of select financial information in Proxy Statement, and Registration Statements (S-8, S-3, e.g.) and other filings as needed.
• Lead the review of XBRL and ensuring compliance with XBRL requirements.
• Partner with responsible parties to further automate the datasets that feed into reporting the main financial statements and footnotes to the SEC; leverage technology to ensure the timely, complete and accurate delivery of information in support of external financial reporting for Pfizer.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors during audits and interim reviews.
• Review disclosures of competitors and various public companies for reporting practices and improvements to Company disclosures.
• Provides guidance to and/or may lead/co-lead supporting the consolidation and integration of acquired companies or reporting discontinued operations.
• Partner with Treasury, Corporate Governance/Legal, Investor Relations, and Global Business Services to support their projects (e.g., debt issuances, proxy, shareholders’ meetings, governance, benefit plan financial statements).
• Assist in preparing and reviewing other financial statements and reports as needed.
• Regularly takes informal leadership role during team meetings to facilitate alignment and move the team toward its goals; takes responsibility for a portion of the team's milestones/deliverables; and may lead operational team.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager