Finance Manager, Accounting Operations

Overview

Our client has engaged KNM to identify a high performing Big 4 CPA for a rare opportunity to join the firm as a Finance Manager in their Accounting Operations team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of public or public/private experience.For more opportunities from KNM Resources, please visit https://www.knmresources.com/all-openings.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management by partnering with key Finance stake holders and external service providers.
• Serve as US point of contact for third party logistics processes to address inquiries and resolve issues
• Perform financial analyses to develop recommendations to management based on trends, forecasts, etc.
• Proactively monitor credit exposure.
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver dashboard reporting, analytics, and KPIs.
• Identify invalid deductions/potential disputes and minimize potential bad debt.
• Ensure SOX controls are properly designed and operating effectively.
• Support the monthly/quarterly reporting process through account reconciliations, quarterly footnote support and analytical commentary .
• Ensure timely follow ups, perform system tie-outs, and deliver SOX compliance.
• Utilize finance analytics tools to provide customer insight and proactive credit risk awareness when assessing customer decisions.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree.
• 3+ years of hands-on Financial Accounting experience in big 4 or Corporate.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
• Strong experience communicating with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and end-to-end process improvement mindset.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Strong internal controls / SOX