Accounting consultant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

PCI Pharma Services

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger, fixed assets, audit, etc.).
• Direct and supervise a team of people, by proactively managing and coaching the team to provide employee development opportunities.
• Manage and deliver timely the monthly financial close process to include a) preparation and/or review of journal entries, b) assurance that all costs incurred are properly recorded, and c) completeness of account reconciliations.
• Oversee variance analysis and review expenses by financial statement line item for reasonability, investigate unusual amounts, make any corrections as necessary, and determine root cause and solutions.
• Interact at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end closing and all internal management and financial reporting. May include revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Participate in the ongoing development & establishment of accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies to include the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Drive continuous process improvements leveraging digital technology and support the development and enhancement of the ERP platform (JDE) to ensure systems integrity, financial effectiveness and controls.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Define and maintain department KPI's.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies.
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
• Performs other duties and corporate finance projects as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant accounting experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.
• Apply GAAP accounting standards related to revenue recognition, lease accounting and asset capitalization.
• JDE, OneStream, and Business Objects experience desired
• Ability to quickly comprehend a complex organizational structure, including the general ledger structure and various financial systems, is essential.
• Proven ability to leverage current technology to drive process efficiency and improve accuracy.
• Advanced analytical skills in combination with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptionally well organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Advanced and demonstrated proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, work independently and with minimal direction.
• High energy, high ownership of work products and dedication and commitment to driving results.
• Work on-site in Philadelphia, PA

Competencies Required:

• Confident, fact-based decision maker.
• Pro-active, looking for new solutions, opportunities and insights.
• Approaches problems from different perspectives to suggest and implement solutions.
• Forecast issues pro-actively to prevent potential impacts; both internally and externally.
• Facilitates communication between team members to ensure efforts are aligned.
• Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience in all facets of finance. Ability to work effectively with multiple levels across a highly cross-functional team including operations, customer service and IT.
• Strong communications, interpersonal skills, and business acumen. Proactively identify issues and develop solutions that span several functions and management levels. Guide and influence decision making.
• Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyze information.
• Pro-active approach and leadership style.
• Holds self and others accountable for specific deliverables and continuously raises the bar in terms of quality of work-product delivered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA or master's in accounting.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred.
• Managerial experience in a larger organization (>$100M revenue)

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.