Financial Accounting Manager

Your mission

Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world and the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group. We are a leading multinational specialty healthcare company that researches, develops, manufacturers and commercializes pharmaceuticals and OTCs.

Pierre Fabre designs and develops innovative solutions that contribute to the well-being of all, from health to beauty. We achieve this by cooperating with healthcare professionals, by drawing relentless inspiration from nature, and by placing pharmaceutical ethics at the very heart of our operations.

Summary:

The Financial Accounting Manager reports to the Controller and plays a significant role in the preparation and presenting accurate, timely and strategically focused financial reports, planning and analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Controller in general accounting duties, special projects, new work, complex accounting issues and coordinating the team.

  • Responsible for performing the day- to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.

  • Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned functional areas (see below)

  • Routine communication with Supervisors relating to financial close, issues and deliverables.

  • Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations.

  • Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

  • Prepare journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities.

  • Monitor bank accounts activity and assist in forecast and cash flow reporting. 

  • Provide support for the external audit as required.

  • Assist VP Finance / Controller in preparation of annual Financial Statements.

  • Cross train as back-ups for other staff in the case of emergencies.

• Responsibility for managing Gross-to-Net on the pharmaceutical side of the business

  • Accurate calculation of net revenue by accounting for deductions such as discounts, copay, returns, allowances, government rebates, etc.)

  • Prepare GTN balance sheet account reconciliations and related month-end closing accruals.

  • Support gross to net rate validation for forecasting processes and related analysis. 

  • Support GTN process automation

  • Work with third-party revenue management platform to ensure accurate accounting 

  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls over revenue recognition and gross-to-net accounting processes.

  • Monitor GTN control environment to ensure compliance with company policy

  • Rebate reporting for Medicaid and Medicare

• Specific areas of responsibilities will depend on the team’s organization, the business needs and will evolve. They could include the following as examples:

  • Sales tax reporting, filing, collecting and analyzing for PF USA and eCom for all states -prepare and submit the collected Sales Tax data file to the third party for the reporting and filing. Assist if any issues have been raised and manually file the returns when necessary.

  • National Accounts Sales Reconciliation and related duties

  • Responsible for cross billing with other Company subsidiaries, reconciliation of Intercompany balances, and monthly netting settlement between entities. 

  • New Software deployment

Competencies

• Knowledge of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.

• Proficiency in accounting software and extensive skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal).

• Ability to succeed in a team environment.

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently and manage competing priorities.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, in Business, Finance or Accounting, CPA designation preferred not required.

• Proven experience as an accountant with a minimum 3-5 years in senior financial/accounting role

• Pharmaceutical or FMCG/Consumer/Healthcare background preferred.

Work Environment / physical demands / position type and expected hours of work:

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. 

• The normal working hours of the office are from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel (Not relevant)

See if our company is a fit for you:

True to My Nature

https://www.pierre-fabre.us/ 

Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.