Accounting Controller

PCI Pharma Services

$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA, CMA or master's in accounting required.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
  • Proven managerial experience in organizations with over $100M in revenue.
  • Expertise in GAAP standards related to revenue recognition and lease accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of accounting including AP, AR, billing, and audit processes.
  • Lead and mentor a team to foster employee development and enhance efficiency.
  • Ensure timely completion of the monthly financial close process and accurate financial reporting.
  • Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies in financial reports.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for accurate month-end closing and reporting outcomes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and advocate for digital technology integration.
  • Assist in preparing for audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth in a collaborative environment.
  • Flexible working conditions with a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' culture.
  • Engagement in cross-functional projects that impact the broader organization.
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all aspects of Accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger, fixed assets, audit, etc.).
  • Direct and supervise a team of people, by proactively managing and coaching the team to provide employee development opportunities.
  • Manage and deliver timely the monthly financial close process to include a) preparation and/or review of journal entries, b) assurance that all costs incurred are properly recorded, and c) completeness of account reconciliations.
  • Oversee variance analysis and review expenses by financial statement line item for reasonability, investigate unusual amounts, make any corrections as necessary, and determine root cause and solutions.
  • Interact at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end closing and all internal management and financial reporting.  May include revenue recognition and lease accounting.
  • Participate in the ongoing development & establishment of accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies to include 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.
  • Define and maintain department KPI’s.
  • 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.
  • Apply GAAP accounting standards related to revenue recognition, lease accounting and asset capitalization.
  • JDE, OneStream, and Business Objects experience desired
  • 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 and PowerPoint.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, work independently and with minimal direction.
  • High energy, high ownership of work products and dedication and commitment to driving results.
  • Work on-site in Philadelphia, PA
  • “Roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude.

    Competencies Required:
  • Confident, fact-based decision maker.
  • Pro-active, looking for new solutions, opportunities and insights.
  • Approaches problems from different perspectives to suggest and implement solutions.
  • Forecast 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.
  • Experience in all facets of finance.   Ability to work effectively with multiple levels across a highly cross-functional team including operations, customer service and IT.
  • Strong communications, interpersonal skills, and business acumen.  Proactively identify issues and develop solutions that span several functions and management levels.  Guide and influence decision making.
  • 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-product delivered.

    Minimum Qualifications:
  • CPA, CMA or master's in accounting.
  • Manufacturing experience required.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred.
  • Managerial experience in a larger organization (>$100M revenue)

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