What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting & Finance position at Helsinn Therapeutics?
- Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded.
- Prepare detailed journal entries and account analysis.
- Lead the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process system and changes.
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment.
- All aspects of SEC, US GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting
- Analytical review and understanding of all disclosures in US regulatory reports filed with external parties
- Drafting of new disclosures and updating of recurring disclosure
- Keep abreast of new disclosure requirements.
- Main liaison with external auditors. Coordinate all planning, timelines and deliverables with external auditors
- Maintain Chart of accounts, security, workflow, user acceptance testing of upgrades and improvements
- Maintain and update key controls, procedures and disclosure policies for the group.
- Manage reporting department expenses and vendor relationships.
- Other recurring reporting requirements and ad hoc requests for information
- Responsible for the accounts payable function and procure to pay process
- Responsible for the accounting for investments
- Response for review of tax provision prepare by outside tax consultants and review of Federal and state tax returns
- Supervision of manager of accounting and finance.
Key owner of JDE Enterprise One system, DocuWare system and Kyriba system
Work Experience:
Work Experience
· 8-10 years accounting experience with financial statements in pharmaceutical industry # years’ experience in SEC/external reporting area and XBRL
· Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
· Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
· Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and practices (need some examples)
· Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Minimum of 8-10 years of senior Accounting and Finance experience within a pharmaceutical or Biotech Company.
· Advanced Excel skills required.
· Expert knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One required.
· Self-motivated, innovative thinker demonstrating ability to apply technical standards and concepts to complex, critical business matters
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Team oriented individual that can build strong, long-term relationships worldwide across varying geographies and functions.
· Proficiency with researching accounting literature including FASB, AICPA, IFRS
· Ability to work in an international environment, with prior experience in a multinational corporation.
· Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
· Initial work experience with a Big Four Accounting firm is highly desirable.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA required
