Director, Accounting - Hybrid

Date: Sep 11, 2024

Location:

Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 57625

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Seeking dynamic candidate who will be responsible for the US Accounting and reporting function. This individual will lead the accounting team activities including the US consolidation and provide accurate and timely information to management and corporate accounting, including supervision of related accounting staff. This candidate will be instrumental in bringing process improvements and efficiencies to the group as well as be involved in the implementation of new technology. This role also will allow this candidate to become closely involved in reviewing legal agreements and business development deals giving them exposure to other areas of the organization.

How you’ll spend your day

1. Monthly and Quarterly Close Oversight:

o Manage and ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly closes for Teva USA and its subsidiaries.

2. US Consolidation and Reporting:

o Supervise the consolidation process for the US entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to corporate accounting.

3. Team Supervision, Development and Performance Management:

o Lead and mentor a team of direct and indirect reports within the accounting department, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

4. Collaboration and Technical Accounting Expertise:

o Partner effectively with corporate accounting, subsidiaries, and various departments to address complex accounting issues and provide financial insights.

5. Process Improvement, Automation and Technology Integration:

o Drive initiatives and integration efforts to streamline data flows, enhance reporting accuracy, and support decision-making processes with robust analytics and reporting tools.

o Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to optimize financial reporting capabilities.

6. Issue resolution and Stakeholder Support:

o Proactively investigate and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies within the accounting team, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.

7. Financial Review of Legal and Business Agreements:

o Assist in the financial assessment and review of legal contracts, business development agreements, and other strategic initiatives.

8. Audit Coordination and Compliance Oversight:

o Manage interactions with external auditors and support the quarterly and annual audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate audit documentation and responses to inquiries.

o Maintain comprehensive SOX compliance documentation for all areas of responsibility, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

9. Additional Responsibilities:

o Undertake special projects and ad-hoc assignments as assigned by senior management or as business needs require, including the preparation of statutory financial statements and participation in strategic initiatives

Your experience and qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Education Preferred CPA License or MBA

Experience Required: Minimum 10+ years accounting and/or auditing experience, either in public accounting or related equivalent

Experience with SAP

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience with leading/supervising staff

Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed: Knowledge and experience in application of US GAAP

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We are strengthening and adding to our critical teams with great talent and capabilities: Teva, a global organization with a brand of evolving success. Be part of it!

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply:Internal Career Site (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=1080030P)

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

EOE including disability/veteran