Galderma · 1 week ago
Associate Director, Accounting & Reporting
Fort Worth
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expGalderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. The Associate Director, Accounting & Reporting will be responsible for managing financial accounting activities and ensuring timely, high-quality financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and Galderma’s Accounting Manual, while leading a team of 4 direct reports.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Manage execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes in compliance with IFRS and GAM. Ensure activities are completed within timelines defined in the accounting calendar and close schedule
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting for US entities, including high quality documentation supporting month end close reporting package submissions, Balance Sheet account reconciliations, and manual journal entries
Serve as the technical accounting lead for the US Accounting team. Research and apply IFRS guidance, prepare accounting memos as needed, and ensure consistency with GAM and corporate policies
Coordinate monthly Analytical Review, documenting Balance Sheet movements and summarizing significant and unusual items
Conduct in-depth quarterly Balance Sheet Review. Perform periodic off-cycle Balance Sheet account reconciliation reviews in Blackline
Oversee accounting for fixed assets, leases, inventory and R&D, among other areas. Collaborate closely with US Accounting colleagues responsible for gross-to-net (revenue recognition), accounts receivable and cash
Review transactions for both tax and financial reporting impact, ensuring consistency between IFRS, GAM, and local statutory requirements. Validate the proper classification of financial reporting lines across statutory (legal) and performance books. Leverage reporting tools to identify discrepancies and confirm appropriate accounting treatment across all relevant ledgers
Related to S2P, partner with GBS and the Procurement department to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments and to proactively identify and resolve processing issues. Ensure proper and consistent use of the COUPA payables platform across the business to support accurate expense recognition and capture of goods and services received but not yet invoiced
Monitor KPIs and perform post mortem reviews related to R2R and S2P activities to drive continuous improvement within each process
Support global/local finance projects, ERP enhancements, and accounting policy implementations that impact the US
Support any additional ad hoc tasks or strategic initiatives as assigned by the Head of US Accounting, including special analyses, internal reviews, or cross-functional projects that require accounting expertise and coordination
Lead and mentor a team of 4 direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical development within the US Accounting & Treasury team and with cross-functional colleagues
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (Masters preferred)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) required
10 years progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates with Big 4, pharmaceutical, or life sciences background
Deep technical accounting and financial reporting expertise, with demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply complex technical guidance to real-world scenarios. IFRS expertise is a plus
Strong ERP system knowledge (Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure and tight deadlines
Ability to lead change, drive process improvement initiatives, and propose creative solutions to complex financial and operational issues
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment
Preferred
Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services operating models
Company
Galderma
Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Christenson
Chief Financial Officer
Wendy Johnson
Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Professional Relations
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