Manager, Technical Accounting

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.

A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting, the Manager, Technical Accounting leads the research of technical accounting issues and maintains the Company’s global financial policies. Partnering with individuals throughout the business, the role is key in ensuring business initiatives are accounted for properly.

• Lead the technical accounting policy function, providing consultation to the global team.
• Prepare detailed accounting memos that summarize the topic, technical accounting guidance, and the Company’s conclusion.
• Ensure accounting policies are maintained and properly reflect the current company and accounting landscape.
• Monitor, research and interpret new U.S. GAAP pronouncements and SEC reporting requirements, and assess and document the impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures through implementation.
• Lead the accounting of derivatives, improving the respective control processes in each cycle.
• Review revenue contracts to ensure appropriate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, working with legal, contracts, and commercial team members.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Form 10‑Q and 10‑K SEC filings during quarter‑end months.
• Interact with cross‑functional teams that include controllership, financial planning and analysis, operations, treasury, tax, investor relations, legal, human resources, internal and external audit, and others, keeping business partners abreast of developments in accounting and financial reporting through publications, training sessions, and other forums.
• Interact with internal and external auditors to support the Company’s accounting positions and facilitate an efficient audit and review process.
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned by the Controllership team as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required.

5+ years experience in Public Accounting, industry with a Public Company, or a combination.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and Sarbanes‑Oxley 404.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize conclusions and make recommendations to management.
• Experience with SAP and HFM preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and manage multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective functional and technical knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player.
• Ability to work on multiple complex projects and bring those projects to successful conclusion.
• Demonstrated success in working across multiple levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

Active CPA license required.

10%:
Up to 26 business days per year.

Sedentary. Exerting up to 10 lbs (4 kgs) of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Be able to multi‑task, work under time constraints and tight deadlines, problem‑solve, and prioritize.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Have the…