Helsinn Therapeutics
Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting
Helsinn Therapeutics, Iselin, New Jersey, us, 08830
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 disclosures.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.Review tax provision prepared by outside tax consultants and review 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:
8-10 years accounting experience with financial statements in pharmaceutical industry; 3 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.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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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 disclosures.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.Review tax provision prepared by outside tax consultants and review 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:
8-10 years accounting experience with financial statements in pharmaceutical industry; 3 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.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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