Job Description
Job – Accountancy Manager Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid 3 days onsite) Duration: 06 Months (Possibility of extension) Role Overview This role is a senior-level accounting position within Rare Disease business unit. It focuses on complex accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls , with a strong emphasis on stock-based compensation, equity accounting, intercompany accounting, and legal entity management . The role works in a global, cross-functional environment , interacting with finance leadership, HR, FP&A, auditors, and external service providers. Key Responsibilities Stock-Based Compensation & Equity Accounting Own the end-to-end accounting process for stock-based compensation and equity transactions Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards Prepare and analyze stock-based compensation expense Develop forecasts for compensation expense and budgeting cycles (RBU2, MTP, phased budgets) Collaborate with HR, FP&A, and Group Accounting for accurate financial reporting 2. Legal Entity Accounting & Intercompany Management Prepare and summarize monthly legal entity recharges across ~56 entities Review profitability and cost-plus margin structures of legal entities Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including: Intercompany reconciliations (Out-of-Balance analysis) AR/AP interest tracking Currency translation and consolidation adjustments Manage intercompany transactions Coordinate with outsourced provider (Genpact) handling intercompany entries Present intercompany results in monthly and quarterly meetings Month-End Close & General Ledger Activities Prepare and review journal entries for key accounting areas Perform balance sheet reconciliations Support monthly financial close activities Conduct financial statement fluctuation analysis Ensure adherence to SOX compliance and internal control requirements 4. Financial Reporting & Analysis Develop financial metrics and analytics to explain account variances Support internal management reporting packages Assist in preparation of external reporting disclosures and footnotes Provide ad hoc financial analysis for leadership and stakeholders Controls, Compliance & Audit Support Support financial system administration and compliance processes Assist with internal and external audits Ensure compliance with corporate governance and SOX controls Provide documentation and analysis for audit requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting CPA certification (mandatory) 7+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with ERP and reporting tools such as: SAP BlackLine BPC BW/BI Experience in multinational or shared service accounting environments Ability to quickly learn new financial systems and tools Core Focus Areas of the Role Stock-based compensation and equity accounting (primary focus) Intercompany accounting and legal entity reporting Month-end close and financial reporting Compliance (SOX, audit readiness) Financial analysis and variance explanation Cross-functional collaboration across global teams Overall Job Nature This is a high-visibility senior accounting role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, especially in equity/stock compensation, combined with operational control over intercompany processes and financial close activities in a global pharmaceutical environment.