Senior Accountant (Onsite)

About the Department     

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

 

The Position

Responsible for supporting the site by maintaining financial compliance through a strong internal controls environment as well as supporting the licensing, tax (direct & indirect), cash & reporting functions. Acts as primary liasion with US Headquarters for tax and treasury related matters.

 

This is a full-time onsite based position. Relocation assistance package package is available for the selected candidate.

 

Relationships

Reports to: Finance Manager

 

Number of subordinates with direct/indirect referral: None, this is an individual contributor role.

 

Essential Functions

• Ensures accurate & timely performance of internal controls & maintenance of all control documentation
• Direct internal & external audits to ensure compliance & House in Order
• Oversight of New Hampshire transaction accounting
• Support the site in insurance renewals, annual state licensing, tax (indirect & direct), leases, fixed assets, & completion of annual questionnaire
• Month End/Year End closing coordinator
• Preparation of cash forecasting & loan schedules
• Process improvements/offshoring of accounting & finance processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations
• Participate in & support project work related to accounting & finance
• System owner and Super User for related finance systems
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others

 

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications:
  • BA/BS in Accounting, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required
  • Master’s Degree Preferred
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of financial accounting or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of financial accounting or equivalent experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong ERP skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills
  • Proven process improvement skills/ability to lead departmental process improvement projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities
  • Ability to execute standard work routinely & effectively<