Director of Accounting

Description

Our client is a developmental stage pharmceutical company seeking a Director of Accounting (Hybrid | Parsippany, NJ).

+ Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, US GAAP consolidations, account reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis across multiple domestic and international entities.

+ Manage SEC reporting support, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit coordination, treasury activities, debt covenant reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.

+ Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.

+ Serve as the functional owner of the Net Suite ERP system, partnering with Finance, IT, and business leaders to optimize financial reporting and operational processes.

+ Provide leadership, coaching, and development to accounting team members while fostering strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.

+ Collaborate with FP& A, tax, and business partners to deliver financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and enhance organizational financial transparency.

+ Qualified candidates will possess a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of accounting experience including Big Four public accounting and public company experience, with biotech/pharmaceutical industry expertise and Net Suite experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

Our client is a developmental stage pharmceutical company seeking a Director of Accounting (Hybrid | Parsippany, NJ).

+ Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, US GAAP consolidations, account reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis across multiple domestic and international entities.

+ Manage SEC reporting support, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit coordination, treasury activities, debt covenant reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.

+ Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.

+ Serve as the functional owner of the Net Suite ERP system, partnering with Finance, IT, and business leaders to optimize financial reporting and operational processes.

+ Provide leadership, coaching, and development to accounting team members while fostering strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.

+ Collaborate with FP& A, tax, and business partners to deliver financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and enhance organizational financial transparency.

+ Qualified candidates will possess a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of accounting experience including Big Four public accounting and public company experience, with biotech/pharmaceutical industry expertise and Net Suite experience strongly preferred.

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