Accounting manager - Standard Costing

About Servier Pharmaceuticals

At Servier Pharmaceuticals, we are dedicated to bringing the promise of tomorrow to the patients we serve. We are a commercial stage, privately held pharmaceutical company, based in the U.S. Currently, we have four medicines approved in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). We have also accelerated our investment in hard-to-treat cancers, with more than 50% of our research and development dedicated to delivering significant advances in areas of high unmet need that may truly move the needle for our patients. Our pipeline is promising with several Phase 3 assets in the Oncology space. 

Role Summary

Servier Pharmaceuticals is seeking a driven Accounting Manger to manage accurate and timely reporting of Standard Cost. This role will report into the Assistant Controller and entails partnering with External Manufacturing, FP&A, Procurement and Accounts Payable. An ideal candidate can work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, work independently, juggle many tasks and be enthusiastic about problem solving and process improvement. This person will play a key role in establishing and documenting internal controls, leading process improvement projects, acquisitions, and product launches. As a people leader, fostering and developing talent, creating growth opportunities, and fostering a positive work environment are essential components of your role.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting:

• Lead month end close activities for standard cost to include preparation and posting of journal entries into Net Suite and input into Hyperion Financial Management systems
• Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations for all standard cost activities
• Review and record intercompany transactions related to capitalization / standard cost
• Collaborate with External Manufacturing to ensure standard cost policy and procedures are aligned
• Review and ensure accuracy for intercompany sales transactions
• Partner cross-functionally within Servier entities, locally and globally, for all Intercompany transactions, ad hoc requests, and general information
• Manage general ledger accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, chart of accounts maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules

NetSuite Transactions and Master Data:

• Trusted advisor on standard cost transactions within NetSuite
• Support the annual standard cost update and ensure costs are updated in NetSuite
• Set up and maintenance of Standard cost, Item master, and Bill of Material in NetSuite
• Utilize NetSuite reports to confirm accuracy and completeness of standard cost variances

Documentation, Projects & Training

• Lead operational and system improvement projects and tasks
• Make recommendations to improve our system of internal accounting controls and procedures
• Establish and maintain documentation and SOPs for current and future policies and procedures
• Cross train colleagues on policies and procedures related to SOPs owned by this role

Audit Support:

• Key contributor in the interim financial audit, year-end financial audit, and internal audit
• Coordinate year-end discussion with key stakeholders on standard cost

Education and Required Skills:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in an accounting role or relevant work experience, preferably with 5 years of standard cost experience
• Standard costing experience required
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred, SAP/D4 experience a plus
• Proficient with MS Office, Advanced Excel experience desired (e.g., macros, v-lookups & pivot tables)

• Strong Analytical skills - ability to extract data from systems and organize into reports; understands accounting data/structure within a system.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Coordination, Thoroughness, Quality Focus, Objectivity, Prioritizing, Organized, Self-Starter, Performance Oriented
• Enjoy working in a Global Company
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Act with integrity, initiative, transparency, and sound judgment to reinforce trust, professionalism, and commitments
• Foster clear, consistent, and open collaboration across a variety of stakeholders
• Identify and pursue new ideas and constructive change
• Support the issue escalation process at the operational level and ensure timely escalation to senior leadership
• Able to analyse data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations
• Experience navigating ERP systems and system implementations experience a plus

Travel and Location

• Travel maybe required to attend year-end inventory count audits at CMO and 3PL locations
• This is a Boston based position hybrid, Candidate is expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week

Servier’s Commitment

We are an organization committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion for the entire industry, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage all to apply to our open roles and are always willing to consider skills and experiences outside of what is listed in the job description.