Controllers Global Accounting, Corp & US Accounting Specialist

The Lease Accounting Center of Excellece (CoE) Specialist will be a subject matter expert regarding ASC 842 lease accounting guidance. The Lease Accounting CoE is a global centralized hub for the end-to-end lease accounting process. The Specialist will own month-end financial close activities for US and International legal entities and apply appropriate ASC 842 lease accounting guidance. This position will prepare selections of quarterly lease analytics quarterly lease roll-forward schedule and schedules to support the 10-k Lease footnote disclosure as well as owning and leading monthly lease accounting processes.

The Specialist will engage business partners around the world to monitor new and potential upcoming leases / contracts and modifications of existing lease agreements while building a subject matter expertise in the area of lease accounting and a proficiency in Pfizers lease accounting solution.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Maintain records supporting files / documentation complete / accurate work instructions and necessary compliance documentation in an organized manner

Work under general supervision using own judgment where needed and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems with short term impact within the team

Ensure activities are performed to a high standard of operational excellence established service level agreements and deadlines are met and adhere to defined process / control requirements

Engage directly with all business partners on complex activities and deliverables; maintain effective relationships with business partners

Develop areas of expertise and process ownership of global and / or complex areas

Utilize strong understanding of accounting principles and departmental knowledge to achieve assigned work

Contribute to the completion of moderately complex projects across a work team

Ensure strong commitment to the control environment through training and review to meet all control and compliance requirements

Participate in global initiatives including transformational projects as needed as a subject matter expert for the area

Focus on continuous improvement in order to improve efficiencies and grow value add opportunities and begin to apply experimentation and use of new ideas

Review select activities of junior colleagues and provide informal coaching to further develop junior colleagues

OTHER SKILLS :

Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and solve problems in an unstructured environment

Self-motivated initiates tasks with little to no guidance or support using own judgement where needed

Excellent presentation verbal and written communications skills

Excellent business acumen to develop effective strategic business partnership with key stakeholders

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel

Ability to become proficient in new software quickly

Strong commitment to the control environment and compliance requirements

Ability to contribute to the completion of moderately complex projects across a work team

Capable of making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems with short term impact within the team

Strong understanding of the principles of the discipline and departmental knowledge to achieve assigned work

Be a team player who can contribute to the teams success during busy periods and downtime equally

Communicates effectively with internal and external parties.

Willingness to begin to apply experimentation and use new ideas

Comfortable taking the initiative and suggesting new ideas processes improvements etc.

REQUIRED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance discipline

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Practical experience of US GAAP and Statutory Accounting / Experience of other GAAPs

CPA or international equivalent (ACCA)

English proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Masters degree

Public accounting experience

Advanced SAP & HFM experience

International experience

OTHER JOB DETAILS :

Must be able to work in Pfizer office 2-3 days per week or as needed by the business

Candidate should expect average travel to other locations depending on project activities and related requirements to support activities including business meetings and workshops

Work Location Assignment : Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $86000.00 to $143300.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver / parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies to the Tampa FL location only. The salary range provided does not apply to any other United States location or locations outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and / or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Finance & Accounting

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Account Payable,Invoicing,Journal Entry,Data Entry,Accounting & Finance,Tax Returns,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,Reporting,Payroll,Financial statement,Account Receivable,ACCA,CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 86000 - 143300