Accounting Supervisor

Company Description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics is a leading and trusted global manufacturer of Quality Management Tools (QMT) and reagent components. We partner with In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and biopharmaceutical developers, clinical research organizations (CROs) and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratories and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to achieve accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Our combined and ever-growing capabilities mean we are better positioned to support the needs of the clinical diagnostics industry, from early feasibility and research to commercial & laboratory development test (LDT) assay development, installation, validation and ongoing performance monitoring support. LGC Clinical Diagnostics Quality Management and reagent component manufacturing facilities are FDA-registered, and ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified.

Our brands include five IVD manufacturers of QMTs and one manufacturer of viral and bacterial antigens and antibodies:

• Technopath Clinical Diagnostics Independent Quality Controls & QC Software Solutions
• SeraCare Quality Controls, Reference Materials, Biological Materials, reagent components
• Biochemical Diagnostics Drugs of Abuse Quality Control
• Kova International Urinalysis Quality Control
• Maine Standards Company Calibration verification materials, validation & qualification panels, calibrators, and OEM PT/EQA samples
• The Native Antigen Company Viral and bacterial antigens/antibodies

Job Description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, you will work with a collaborative finance team to prepare financial reporting and accounting analysis. This proactive role will work with a talented finance and systems team to perform a broad range of responsibilities, demonstrating judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail and proven experience working with other functions to share financial information, follow policies, and implement process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a partnership with key stakeholders across the organization to collect quality information for the month-end closing process to support the preparation of financial statements and management reporting package.
• Drive improvements to the reporting processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor and supervise direct reports, support and assist with daily tasks and questions
• Monitor shared services activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of daily and monthly tasks, as well as confirm deadlines are met by shared service team. 
• Be the “go-to” person for general ledger and reporting within SAP, as part of this process document processes and recommend process improvements.
• In addition to financial statements, prepare journal entries, variance analysis, account reconciliations and year-end audit schedules.
• Supervise and support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes. 

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills

• Adept fast-learner who understands US GAAP, month end close, and working capital cycle.
• Proven experience with understanding accounting concepts.
• Detail oriented and possess strong problem solving skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Active listener and clear communicator who encourages collaboration and cross functional process improvements.
• Flexibility to respond to changes in priorities while maintaining a high degree of engagement and productivity.
• Takes accountability for areas of responsibility.
• Self-motivated with initiative to act independently.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 7-10 years of accounting experience with 1-2 years of supervisory experience