Associate Director, Accounting, Europe(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 11 years progressive accounting experience (multinational/regional scope)
• Minimum 5 years global biopharmaceutical industry experience (scaling finance Europe)
• 3-5+ years people management experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and European statutory reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) in multi-entity environment
• Ability to manage complex close processes across multiple countries
• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Fluency in English; additional European languages a plus
• Strong project and change management skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, handle simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Superior attention to detail and commitment to timely, accurate work
• Ability to work collaboratively and utilize resources effectively

Tasks

• Lead European accounting operations and close processes
• Ensure accurate financial reporting
• Review monthly European payroll and liabilities
• Prepare or review payroll accounting entries
• Prepare monthly cash, AR, revenue, and gross-to-net entries from 3PL data
• Assist with EU intercompany and transfer pricing
• Ensure timely intercompany invoice generation and payment
• Accurately record intercompany transactions
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Manage statutory accounts, audits, and filings
• Maintain and enhance internal controls
• Maintain and enhance SOX compliance
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams
• Collaborate with external advisors on complex accounting matters
• Drive accounting process standardization
• Drive accounting process automation
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes
• Serve as key contact for external auditors and regulators
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Support entity setup initiatives
• Support system implementations

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