Director of Accounting

Overview

This role, Director of Accounting, reports to the Associate VP of Finance. The position is responsible for the monthly general ledger close process, account analyses, financial reporting, analytical reviews, technical accounting research, treasury, and other related activities.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Direct the preparation of comprehensive financial statements, ensuring strict adherence to month-end close schedules and executive-level accuracy for all adjustments and accruals.
• Govern management of general ledgers and key accounting functions, including accounts payable, revenue distribution, fixed assets, operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Manage cash flows in partnership with Corporate HQ, including cash needs and cash balance management via operations.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results and identify drivers of variances.

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Build strategic partnerships across business units; serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders to drive profitability and operational growth.
• Partner with Corporate IT to champion and deploy financial system enhancements, including automation and best practices embedded into enterprise architecture.
• Collaborate with tax leadership to support optimal tax strategy execution by providing critical financial insights and data for high-level tax initiatives.
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives, including enterprise software implementations and advanced management reporting, to support decision-making and continuous business improvement.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Architect and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls across accounting operations and financial management to mitigate risk and scale operations.
• Direct interim and year-end audit engagements and compliance reviews, serving as the primary strategic liaison for external auditors.
• Lead complex technical accounting research, assessing impacts of new regulatory pronouncements and advising the executive team on strategic accounting implications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• MBA or CPA license is strongly preferred
• Experience in public accounting and/or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred
• Experience in Gross to Net and Inventory accounting is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8-10 years of recent financial reporting or relevant audit experience, with at least 15 years of experience in Financial Accounting
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP S4 HANA is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of general accounting (US GAAP)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills
• Ability to provide leadership and manage personnel
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• High level of personal and professional integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA license
• Experience in public accounting and/or pharmaceuticals industry
• Experience in Gross to Net and Inventory accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP S4 HANA

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $205,000-$235,000
• Short- and Long-Term Incentive Programs
• Fidelity 401(k) with company match
• Anthem Premier PPO and HDHP insurance plans
• Company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax FSA/HSA programs

Location

This is classified as a corporate office position. In accordance with the New York employer convenience rule, New York state income taxes will be withheld for all corporate office employees, regardless of whether these employees work in New York or remotely.

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.