Sr. Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Parsippany, NJ • 4h ago

Description

Our client, a growing generic pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close process and drive accounting operations in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

In this role, the Senior Accounting Manager will oversee the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities; manage general ledger accounting; review reconciliations; support financial reporting; and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Will also be responsible for overseeing AP, AR, and inventory accounting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, a solid background in corporate accounting, and hands-on experience with SAP. Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry is highly preferred. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the full month-end close process

· Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory, and general ledger activities

· Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and reporting deadlines

· Partner cross-functionally with FP& A, operations, and external auditors

· Support process improvements and accounting systems optimization, especially within SAP

· Mentor and develop accounting staff

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

· CPA preferred

· 7+ years of progressive accounting experience. Public accounting foundation preferred

· Prior management experience

· Strong knowledge of SAP preferred

· Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry environments preferred

· Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close best practices

· Salary range $150-175k plus bonus depending on experience

· Strong company benefits, generous vacation and a hybrid work schedule

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the full month-end close process

· Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory, and general ledger activities

· Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and reporting deadlines

· Partner cross-functionally with FP& A, operations, and external auditors

· Support process improvements and accounting systems optimization, especially within SAP

· Mentor and develop accounting staff

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

· CPA preferred

· 7+ years of progressive accounting experience. Public accounting foundation preferred

· Prior management experience

· Strong knowledge of SAP preferred

· Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry environments preferred

· Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close best practices

· Salary range $150-175k plus bonus depending on experience

· Strong company benefits, generous vacation and a hybrid work schedule

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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