Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a developmental stage pharmceutical company seeking a Director of Accounting (Hybrid | Parsippany, NJ).

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, US GAAP consolidations, account reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Manage SEC reporting support, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit coordination, treasury activities, debt covenant reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Serve as the functional owner of the NetSuite ERP system, partnering with Finance, IT, and business leaders to optimize financial reporting and operational processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to accounting team members while fostering strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with FP& A, tax, and business partners to deliver financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and enhance organizational financial transparency.
• Qualified candidates will possess a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of accounting experience including Big Four public accounting and public company experience, with biotech/pharmaceutical industry expertise and NetSuite experience strongly preferred.

Our client is a developmental stage pharmceutical company seeking a Director of Accounting (Hybrid | Parsippany, NJ).

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, US GAAP consolidations, account reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Manage SEC reporting support, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit coordination, treasury activities, debt covenant reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Serve as the functional owner of the NetSuite ERP system, partnering with Finance, IT, and business leaders to optimize financial reporting and operational processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to accounting team members while fostering strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with FP& A, tax, and business partners to deliver financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and enhance organizational financial transparency.
• Qualified candidates will possess a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of accounting experience including Big Four public accounting and public company experience, with biotech/pharmaceutical industry expertise and NetSuite experience strongly preferred.