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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four-year equivalent, with a major in business, accounting, or finance.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance.
• Significant knowledge of accounting, finance, and financial control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing an accounting function and a team of finance professionals.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Detail-oriented approach and ability to switch between job responsibilities quickly and seamlessly.
• Ability to be transparent, ethical, and driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team player.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal organizational levels, partners, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to think and act independently, formulate and support new ideas, and champion initiatives within and beyond the scope of one’s responsibilities.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, including Dynamics 365 Business Central, accounting software, and Power BI or other financial reporting and dashboard tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in pharmacy or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Professional certification such as a CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and related financial activities.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, workpapers, and analyses of P&L and balance sheet variances.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany accounting and consolidation activities.
• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance, including assessing complex transactions involving acquisitions, reorganizations, revenue recognition, software capitalization, and new business initiatives.
• Design, implement, and enhance internal controls and accounting processes to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and lead external audits, including audit support schedules, workpapers, auditor requests, and resolution of audit findings.
• Serve as a key business owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related financial systems, ensuring data integrity, process efficiency, and effective reporting.
• Lead reporting and process automation initiatives using Power BI, Business Central, and other technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial information.
• Lead accounting integration, reporting, and process requirements related to acquisitions, reorganizations, new entities, and business growth initiatives.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate accounting team members to build organizational capability, strengthen performance, and support succession planning.
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses, due diligence activities, and special finance projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary and remain flexible in work schedules and assignments based on departmental and organizational needs.