Director, Accounting

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need spanning psychiatry & neurology, oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, and cell & gene therapies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes several marketed products and a robust pipeline of early- to late-stage assets. Building on Sumitomo Pharma’s 125-year legacy of innovation, SMPA leverages proprietary in-house technology platforms and advanced analytics capabilities to accelerate discovery, development, and help bring novel therapies to patients sooner. SMPA is a Sumitomo Pharma company.

Job Overview

This position will lead the general accounting function for SMP-UK and its subsidiaries. Primary responsibilities include the management and oversight of (a) the accounting close, (b) account reconciliations, (c) financial reporting, (d) reporting packages from subsidiaries and affiliates and to SMP, (e) the general ledger and chart of accounts across SMP-UK, (f) providing standard reports for financial and management reporting purposes using appropriate governance, (g) leveraging Blackline and other technology to promote effectiveness and efficiency in close, reconciliation, and reporting processes and (h) ensuring compliance with IFRS and SOX as they pertain to general accounting matters.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee production of timely and accurate IFRS compliant financial statements and quarterly DSP reporting packages in an increasingly automated environment

• Oversee Accounting Close and lead the “Close Management Team” role

• Serve as the principal Super User for multiple technologies:

• Blackline

• GL Wand

• Oracle G/L Module

• SAP G/L Module

• Planful

• Oversee reconciliation process, including risk assessment, account groupings, and roles. Promote best practices in account reconciliations; prepare and/or review account reconciliations that fall under “general accounting”

• Participate in special projects, such as adoption of new accounting standards, corporate development activity, selection of new technology, strategic planning for Accounting Technology projects

• Participate in leadership and management activities for the Accounting team, including a focus on development, resource and priority management, communications, collaboration with other departments, and continuous improvement

• Oversee Oracle G/L Module and governance for SMP-UK Group chart of accounts

• Coordinate and manage the Budget/Forecast and fx rate uploads to Oracle/SAP

• Coordinate and manage the Trial Balance uploads from SAP to Oracle

Key Core Competencies

• Thought leader with track record to formulate and integrate functional strategies with corporate objectives and translate them into actionable deliverables.

• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture

• Adept at collaborating with colleagues across functions and leading teams

• Ability to direct, supervise, and mentor both direct and indirect reports

• Ability to take initiative, work independently and use sound judgment

• Proactively identify and resolve issues

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance

• Master’s degree or CPA are a plus

• Minimum 12+ years of corporate and/or public accounting experience

• Experience applying IFRS

• Relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry a plus

• Prior responsibility for financial statement preparation in a multi-national commercial business

• Prior responsibility for an automated general ledger system (strong Oracle experience preferred)

• Experience using Blackline or similar task management and reconciliation tool (Super User qualifications preferred)

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The base salary range for this role is $163,400 to $204,200. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes unlimited paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Confidential Data : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance :Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

Mental/Physical Requirements : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need spanning psychiatry & neurology, oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, and cell & gene therapies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes several marketed products and a robust pipeline of early- to late-stage assets. Building on Sumitomo Pharma’s 125-year legacy of innovation, SMPA leverages proprietary in-house technology platforms and advanced analytics capabilities to accelerate discovery, development, and help bring novel therapies to patients sooner. SMPA is a Sumitomo Pharma company. [For more information, visit Sumitomo-pharma.com (https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com/) ]

At Sumitomo Pharma America, our work is guided by the Sumitomo Pharma mission, vision and values, which tie closely to our company’s cultural pillars.

Our Mission

To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people worldwide

Our Vision

For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting edge technology and ideas