Associate Director, Accounting

Kyowa Kirin is a fast growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes three offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

As a patient centric organization that strives to deliver innovative medicines to meet unmet needs, we feel that it is critical to follow the safety guidelines defined by CDC and OSHA. We believe the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to manage COVID risk to you, your colleagues, your family and our society. With that in mind, we are taking the essential step to ensure the safety of our employees during this health crisis by requiring all US employees, temporary workers, agency employees and independent contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. In accordance with applicable law, individuals may seek an accommodation for medical or disability-related conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Summary of Job:

This individual is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely reporting to our Parent Company. Expected to work cross functionally to develop and implement methodologies and practice to achieve compliance and maintain financial statements and related accounting documents. The Associate Director will utilize his/her knowledge of technical accounting matters and IFRS/US GAAP to effectively and efficiently perform reporting requirements and assist the Company in ensuring accounting close and reporting compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Manage monthly close process and assist General Accounting team as needed in order to meet closing deadlines directed by Parent Company for four Legal Entities. Maintain strong understanding of all closing steps to ensure team is supported and dependencies are addressed to meet deadlines.
• Review and sign off on journal entries and reconciliations for direct reports of four legal entities.
• Review/Prepare Quarterly Consolidation Packages and address all Parent Company inquires in timely manner.
• Support Accounting team on all accounting and ERP operational issues during monthly close to ensure all deadlines are met. Take lead on all issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with Parent Company requirements. Maintain and prepare all topside adjustments for submission to Parent.
• Calculate all compensation related accruals including Bonus, PTO, Profit Share, and LTIP. Work closely with HR to ensure alignment on all assumptions.
• Calculate all North America Transfer Price Adjustments. Work closely with Tax team to ensure continuous alignment with benchmarks and transfer price studies.
• Support Accounting Team, FP&A, and Business on vendor accrual elections. Provide guidance and research unusual transactions or SOW terms.
• Assist Controller in development of Policies & Procedures for Accounting Team and assist in the implementation of best practices
• Provide Management oversight and guidance to Commercial and R&D Accounting teams
• Maintain strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS to ensure accurate Financial Reporting. Research and analyze new accounting Pronouncements and assist in preparation of Accounting memos.
• Support Controller in technical accounting matters via research on and analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Support Tax Team by providing necessary information or schedules necessary for annual Tax Return, Quarterly Provision, and other Foreign Tax filings.
• Support Controller and Accounting Team in all Compliance matters (i.e. J-SOX). Review process flows to ensure alignment with actual practices and strong internal controls.
• Drive ERP enhancements. Initiate and lead initiatives to drive efficiencies and strong internal controls in reporting process.  Align and coordinate with all impacted teams (i.e. Accounts Payable, Research Accounting)
• Mentors and leads staff through coaching and regular performance measurement.
• Support Research/Lajolla office in operational and technical accounting matters. Ensure alignment in policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls over all record to report processes.
• Coordinate information and schedules as required Tax team in the completion of quarterly tax provision, annual returns or state audits for