Senior Finance Manager, Phoenix Operations (Phoenix, AZ)

SUMMARY:

This role leads and is responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting applications to include US GAAP compliance, evaluation and implementation of new accounting rules and guidance for complex transactions, internal controls support, year-end close and audit support, product cost maintenance, inventory management and management reporting among other tasks for the Bio-Sterile manufacturing facility located in Phoenix, AZ. This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) required by the job function.

Main Responsibilities:

Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Maintain Product Costs in Oracle

• OPM management (Copy costs, close WIP batches, run pre-processor, create accounting, and open Orgs)

• Update Source Org Rollup in OPM

• Check for Inventory Mfg. Error

• Inventory management

• Support the Site MRB Review process

• Perform Inventory write-offs & reserves analysis and highlight potential risks

• Perform quarterly 3rd party WHSE visits, inventory count audits and monitor WHSE cycle counts

• Material disposals/destructions periodic controls verification

• Manufacturing overhead and absorption tracking and monthly closing

• Manufacturing variance analysis

• WIP analysis

• PPV analysis

• Headcount and Department Expense Tracking/Reporting

• Coordinates and record spending accruals for MRO, services and utilities

• Participates in Business Unit meetings and Tiers, prepares financial results package and cost data for discussion

• Works with business leaders to establish reporting and provide analysis that will assist operations in achieving and help drive performance

• Fixed Assets & Capital reporting (CIP review, fixed asset reporting, depreciation calculations)

• Fixed Assets reporting (CIP, Spending, Capitalizations, Project Closings)

• CIP Reviews

• Depreciation calculation & tracking

• Annual Idle Fixed Assets Review

• Payroll to GL review/reconciliation

• Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations

Budget/Projections: Responsible for select departments
Audits: Assists with internal and external audits, as needed
Finance Representation: Represents Finance in the site’s forums/meetings and shares financial results
Operational Excellence Support: Assists and supports Operational Excellence and other areas with the calculation of financial impact on opportunities
Compliance: Maintain internal control procedures as well as ensure compliance with SOX

Other Responsibilities

• Acts as the back-up for the Finance Associate Director, as required

• Performs ad hoc analysis, as needed

• Participates in special projects as requested and also guides and supports other team members, as needed

Requirements

• BA or BS in Accounting and/or Finance; CPA preferred

• At least ten (10) years of Cost Accounting experience with at least five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing finance experience

• Proven analytical skills with the ability to drive strategy and understand the impact across the organization. Excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing; ability to clearly explain financial information to a variety of audiences, including non-financial stakeholders

• Ability to set rigorous technical / architectural standards while speaking the language of the business to influence the strategic direction for reporting, analytics, and data quality capabilities

• Team player able to interact with all levels and work on projects in a cross-functional team environment as well as interfacing effectively with corporate counterparts

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and strong customer focus with the ability to recognize the impact of decisions on end users

• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint)

• Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $122,000- 144,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.