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Director of Accounting & Finance

Helsinn Therapeutics
Woodbridge, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

Description

  • 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.

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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
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