ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS-OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:

• You will be responsible for all aspects of accounting (revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, audit, etc.)
• Direct and supervise a large team of people by proactively managing and coaching the team to provide employee development opportunities.
• Manage and deliver the monthly financial close process timely to include preparation and/or review of journal entries, assurance that all costs incurred are properly recorded, and 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 close process 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 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.
• Performs other duties and corporate finance projects as assigned by manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• CPA, CMA, or MA in Accounting with 10+ years related work experience.
• Manufacturing experience is highly desired.
• Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred.
• Managerial experience in a larger organization (>$100M revenue)
• Relevant accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Apply GAAP accounting standards related to revenue recognition, lease accounting and asset capitalization.
• Experience with accounting software JDE / QAD 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 products and dedication and commitment to driving results.
• Confident, fact-based decision maker.
• Proactive, 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.
• Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyze information.
• Pro-active approach and leadership style.
• Work Hybrid - San Diego
• "Roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:

• constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• constantly required to sit for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours/time.
• occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds
• constantly required to view objects at close and distant ranges
• frequently required to communicate with others

Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the workday, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will work with moderate noise levels. Employee will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions. Employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, vibration, and bio-hazardous materials. OPTIONAL: Employee may travel by car and airplane to work at different locations and may occasionally be required to travel overnight. The work environment is fast-paced and demanding. This position has the utmost responsibility for compliance with the rules and regulations regarding a safe and healthy work environment relative to their actions and conduct. Off-shift, weekend and overtime duties may be required.

This job description may not list all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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