Manager, Accounting

Description
Manager, Accounting

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Please note that this is an
office based role.
Manages and controls the accounting close and reconciliation of accounts. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of accounting records and that financial controls are performed. Ensures records and processes are compliant. Assists with managing the Company accounting processes and procedures in other regional offices as requested.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs line management responsibilities for staff including professional development, performance appraisals, and employee counseling. Assigns project work and reviews workload for all direct reports. Manages staff by establishing goals that will increase knowledge and skill levels, and by delegating tasks commensurate with skill level.
• Supervises the general ledger group to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.
• Reviews and maintains detailed journal entries.
• Reviews and maintains account reconciliations.
• Reviews and maintains supporting schedules to the general ledger accounts as well as other controls required to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Closes the ledger monthly and annually.
• Provides training to new and existing staff.
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Assists in developing and maintaining enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage the general ledger and sub ledgers.
• Assists with integrating new accounting requirements into company policy and coordinate implementation efforts for new accounting standards with various teams.
• Works with the Director to ensure an accurate and timely year-end audit by assisting with the audit administration and all aspects of audit deliverables and inquiries.
• Assists in implementation of new procedures and technology to streamline workflow and gain efficiencies.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%).

Qualification Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive accounting experience, preferably within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in working in an internationally oriented organization.
• Experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning and cloud-based account reconciliation systems.
• ACCA or CA/CPA certificate preferred.
• Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously, organize and prioritize those tasks to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; with direct supervisor/management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and voice mail.
• Effective presentation and documentation skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external parties and resolve issues diplomatically.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong work ethics, professional attitude and reliable.

Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.