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PCI Pharma Services Accounting Manager in Rockford, Illinois
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Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will direct a team of 7-8 people and manage all accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies and external audits. In this position you will be responsible for all the accounting functions, the monthly closing and preparation of reports in support of the financial statement. You will report to and work closely with the Executive Finance Director (“EFD”), the corporate accounting function and other stakeholders in the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger, fixed assets, etc).
Direct oversight of a team of 7-8 people and pro-actively manage and coach the team and provide for other employee development opportunities.
Manage and deliver timely the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries, ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, perform account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
Perform Variance Analysis and review expenses by financial statement line item for reasonability during close, investigate unusual amounts and make any corrections as necessary.
Interact at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting incl. lease accounting.
Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
Drive continuous process improvements leveraging digital technology and support the development and enhancement of the ERP platform (JDE) to ensure systems integrity, financial effectiveness and controls.
Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
Ensure compliance with internal control policies.
Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
Performs other duties and corporate finance projects as assigned by Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Relevant accounting experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.
Experience with accounting software JDE or similar ERP platform is a plus
Ability to quickly comprehend a complex organizational structure, including the general ledger structure and various financial systems, is essential
Proven ability to leverage current technology to drive process efficiency and improve accuracy
Advanced analytical skills in combination with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptionally well organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
Advanced and demonstrated proficiency with Excel.
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, work independently and with minimal direction.
High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results.
“Roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude.
Competencies Required:
Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
Pro-active, looking for new solutions, opportunities and insights.
Approaches problems from different perspectives to suggest and implement solutions.
Forecasts issues pro-actively to prevent potential impacts; both internally and externally.
Facilitates communication between team members to ensure efforts are aligned.
Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.
Ability to solve complex problems.
Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyze information.
Pro-active approach and leadership style.
Holds self and others accountable for specific deliverables and continuously raises the bar in terms of quality of work-products delivered.
Minimum Qualifications:
CPA (CA, CMA or CGA) designation with 7+ years related work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
A hybrid schedule could be accommodated for the successful candidate after an initial training period at our offices in Rockford, IL. During this training period, candidate is expected to be onsite 4-5 days a week
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled