Finance Manager

This position is an integral part of the Global Consolidations Department supporting the monthly close and the SEC reporting process.  The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of consolidation and close functions, including financial statement preparation, equity analysis, journal entry preparation and review, and other special projects. 

This is a hybrid role with three days in office in our Brdigewater. NJ HQ. 

General Functions/Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage the global monthly close process to ensure reporting on a timely and accurate basis.

• Prepare and enter journal entries into the consolidation system, maintaining documented analysis and support.

• Support SEC reporting process by producing supporting schedules or ad-hoc requests.

• Responsible for the financial reporting and consolidation on a global scale.

• Perform analysis of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts and coordinate with local accounting teams on resolution (if necessary) of unusual balances or variances. 

• Prepare the Statement of Cashflows.

• Participate in the monthly review of local teams’ accounting results.

• Responsible for various global tie out and roll forward packages.

• Streamline and identify areas of improvement for the monthly close reporting process.

• Assist with the application of GAAP to new transactions, where applicable.

• Special projects as needed; including, but not limited to, business transactions, acquisitions, carve-outs and Legal Entity changes.

• Establish rapport and build cooperative, respectful working relationships with relevant internal (both business and department leaders) and external parties (Internal & External Audit).

• As the workload demand changes for the department, additional responsibilities may be required.

Required Education / Skills / Abilities

• • 6+ years of Accounting/Finance experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required and CPA a plus.

  • Public accounting background preferred.

  • Ability to use advanced Excel spreadsheet functions and formulas.

  • Hyperion experience strongly preferred.

  • High level of attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

  • Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to implement process improvements, create efficiencies, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Demonstrates high level of maturity, self-motivation, and team-orientation.