Manager, Technical Accounting

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting, the Manager, Technical Accounting leads the research of technical accounting issues and maintains the Company’s global financial policies. Partnering with individuals throughout the business, the role is key in ensuring business initiatives are accounted for properly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead our technical accounting policy function, providing consultation to our global team members;
• Prepare detailed accounting memos to be distributed to the groups impacted internally that summarize the topic, technical accounting guidance, and Company’s conclusion;
• Ensure accounting policies are maintained and properly reflect the current company and accounting landscape;
• Monitor, research and interpret new U.S. GAAP pronouncements and SEC reporting requirements, and assess and document the impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures through implementation;
• Lead the accounting of derivatives, improving the respective control processes in each cycle;
• Review revenue contracts to ensure appropriate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, working with our legal, contracts, and commercial team members;
• Assist in the preparation and review of Form 10Q and 10K SEC filings during quarter-end months;
• Interact with cross-functional teams that include controllership, financial planning and analysis, operations, treasury, tax, investor relations, legal, human resources, internal and external audit, and others, as necessary, keeping business partners abreast of developments in accounting and financial reporting and related firm policies and positions through issuance of various publications, training sessions and other meeting forums;
• Interact with internal and external auditors to support the Company’s accounting positions and facilitate an efficient audit and review process;
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned by Controllership team, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

• 5+ years experience in Public Accounting, Industry with a Public Company, or a combination

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize conclusions and make recommendations to management;
• Experience with SAP and HFM preferred
• Ability to work effectively with teams and manage multiple tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
• Effective functional and technical knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong team player
• Ability to work on multiple complex projects and bring those projects to successful conclusion
• Demonstrated success in working across multiple levels of the organization including senior leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times

License and Certifications

• Active CPA license required

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

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