Senior Manager, Global Accounting - Corporate & US Accounting

The Global Accounting - Corporate & US Accounting Senior Manager will have responsibility for oversight of accounting and reporting activities for global Leases, Debt, Investments and Derivatives. This will involve working with business partners across the company on finance, treasury and accounting processes. The colleague will manage a team of leaders responsible for complex accounting and reporting activities, including Pfizer Inc. 10-k and quarterly disclosures in the related areas. The Senior Manager will need to have a good understanding of Pfizer's Leases, Debt, Investments and Derivatives, as well as other accounting and treasury activities such as hedging, cash management, intercompany, step plans, M&A activities, etc. Collaborate with cross functional business partners throughout Pfizer including, Controllers (Divisional, Core Ops, Global Accounting), Treasury, GWS, PGS, Business Development, Finance teams, Tax, KPMG among others.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end accounting and reporting activities for global Leases, Debt, Investments and Derivatives, including period close activities, manual journal entries, reconciliations, disclosures, payments
• Establish operational activities/projects that support mid-term goals and set direction for the team and overall Controllers – Global Accounting
• Manage and lead people, technology, and financial resources
• Act as technical/functional expert providing leadership and direction to direct reports and other teams across Controllers, F&GBS and business partner’s areas
• Set objectives for and manage multiple projects/ongoing work activities of high complexity within Controllers, F&GBS, and business partner’s areas
• Provide input to senior management decisions that may have an impact on the team and business partners
• Actively share knowledge across the team and business partners
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop innovative, advanced new concepts (emerging technology, AI) that improve processes across Global Accounting and business partners’ areas
• Champion innovation by developing resources to implement new ideas and taking appropriate risks within Global Accounting
• Manage performance of direct and indirect reports and support Controllers Global Accounting objectives through goal setting, ongoing assessment and coaching, and performance evaluation
• Recognize development needs and identify/create development opportunities (e.g., special assignments) for colleagues; develop a talent base and anticipate development needs within the team
• Prepare for and manage changes that impacts the team, Controllers Global Accounting and business partner’s areas
• Act as a team culture champion to instill, encourage, and manage Pfizer culture for all direct and indirect reports and ensure strong team engagement, as measured by Pulse surveys, PLI evaluations, and goal achievement
• Lead site and Controllers Global Accounting initiatives

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelors degree in applicable discipline with Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required
• CPA or international equivalent (ACCA) required
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Practical experience of US GAAP and Statutory Accounting/Experience of other GAAPs required
• SAP & FCCS experience strongly preferred
• Quantum & Lease Accounting systems (NLA, CoStar) experience a plus
• International experience seen as a plus
• English proficiency required
• Management and supervisory experience required
• Experience in leading process improvement, innovation and complex projects
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives and technology

Other Skills

• Must be able to create a highly energized environment of exceptional performance, shared accountability and personnel excellence, with a commitment to coaching and developing others into leadership roles
• Must possess excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills, acting as a liaison across multiple teams and senior leadership
• Excellent business acumen to develop effective strategic business partnerships
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of accounting, treasury and finance principles
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading people, technology, and financial resources
• Ability to initiate and manage change that impacts Controllers, F&GBS, and business partners' areas
• Lead development and implementation of solutions to complex problems/issue involving multiple business partners
• Demonstrated pro