Specialist, Global Accounting - Corporate & US Accounting

Pfizer • Tampa, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Controllers Global Accounting (CGA) Specialist is a key member of the Royalties and Collaborations team, responsible for the accounting, reporting, and control of corporate royalties, profit-sharing, and collaboration arrangements. Working under general supervision, the Specialist exercises independent judgment to review and validate royalty calculations, resolve moderately complex accounting issues, and serves as a process owner for select royalty and collaboration areas, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, true-ups, and supporting US GAAP-compliant reporting during month-end and quarter-end close. The Specialist will analyze royalty calculations for accuracy, contract compliance, and completeness, investigate variances vs. prior periods and expectations, and drive resolution of complex or ambiguous contract interpretation issues. Monitoring payment timing and ensuring compliance with contractual deadlines is a key responsibility, as well. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this Specialist will serve as the CGA administrative and functional lead for Alliant, Pfizer's new Royalties Application. This position requires close collaboration with Controllers, Commercial Finance, Legal, Corporate Treasury, and external counterparties, and will have a role in training and supporting colleagues across the Royalty and Collaborations teams with their use of Alliant.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in an unstructured environment
• Self-motivated, initiates tasks with little to no guidance or support, using own judgment where needed
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communications skills
• Excellent business acumen to develop effective strategic business partnerships with key stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel
• Ability to become proficient in new software quickly; interest in financial systems administration and implementation projects
• Strong commitment to the control environment and compliance requirements
• Ability to contribute to the completion of moderately complex projects across a work team
• Capable of making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems with short-term impact within the team
• Strong understanding of the principles of the discipline and departmental knowledge to achieve assigned work
• Team player who can contribute to the team's success during busy periods and downtime equally
• Communicates effectively with internal and external parties
• Willingness to begin to apply experimentation and use new ideas
• Comfortable taking the initiative and suggesting new ideas, processes, and improvements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Practical experience of US GAAP and Statutory Accounting/Experience of other GAAPs
• CPA or international equivalent (ACCA)
• English proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree
• Public Accounting experience
• Advanced SAP & HFM experience
• International experience
• Prior experience with financial systems implementation, administration, or super-user/SME roles (e.g., Blackline, Alliant, or similar royalty/close management platforms)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain records, supporting files/documentation, complete/accurate work instructions, and necessary compliance documentation in an organized manner
• Work under general supervision using own judgment where needed and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems with short-term impact within the team
• Ensure activities are performed to a high standard of operational excellence, established service level agreements and deadlines are met, and adhere to defined process/control requirements
• Engage directly with all business partners on complex activities and deliverables; maintain effective relationships with business partners
• Develop areas of expertise and process ownership of global and/or complex areas
• Utilize strong understanding of accounting principles and departmental knowledge to achieve assigned work
• Contribute to the completion of moderately complex projects across a work team
• Ensure strong commitment to the control environment through training and review to meet all control and compliance requirements
• Participate in global initiatives including transformational projects as needed, as a subject matter expert for the area
• Focus on continuous improvement in order to improve efficiencies and grow value add opportunities and begin to apply experimentation and use of new ideas
• Review select activities of junior colleagues and provide informal coaching to further develop junior colleagues

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

What This Job Offers

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