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Pfizer · 1 month ago

Sr. Manager - Global Accounting Platforms (Secondment - 12 Months)

United States - Florida - Tampa

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Pfizer is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving global health through innovative therapies. The Sr. Manager for Global Accounting Platforms will leverage accounting expertise to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance within Controllers Global Accounting, while leading transformational projects that align with strategic objectives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop strategic vision and identify continuous improvement opportunities for Controllers Global Accounting’s global platforms

Organize and drive continuous improvement opportunities for Controllers Global Accounting global platforms

Evaluate emerging technologies to support continuous improvement and recommend solutions

Drive Controllers Global Accounting metric design and automation initiatives

Evaluate large data sets quickly and efficiently to provide process insights

Work with Controllers Global Accounting Leadership team to share insights and drive process change

Work with key business partners to execute changes in technology

Lead initiatives and provide valuable subject matter expertise

Lead transformational initiatives that drive significant change and innovation across Controllers Global Accounting, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Solve complex problems by leveraging diverse experiences, including those outside your immediate area of expertise, to deliver breakthrough solutions

Use clear, impactful communication to foster alignment within and beyond the Controllers Global Accounting; create and deliver compelling presentations to direct reports and key internal stakeholders

Manage and optimize people, technology, and financial resources at the Controllers Global Accounting level; lead through influence as well as direct authority to achieve transformational outcomes

Act as a technical/functional thought leader, providing strategic direction and guidance to teams across multiple disciplines to enable change and innovation

Demonstrate comprehensive industry knowledge and business acumen, anticipating external trends and customer needs to shape forward-looking strategies

Set ambitious objectives and oversee multiple projects or ongoing work streams of moderate complexity, ensuring they contribute to broader transformation goals

Provide informed input to senior management decisions that influence business direction and long-term transformation within Controllers Global Accounting

Actively share knowledge and best practices across multiple Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Units, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Identify opportunities for process and product enhancements, and champion the development of advanced, innovative concepts that deliver measurable improvements

Prepare for and lead organizational change initiatives that impact the Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit, ensuring smooth adoption and sustained success

Serve as a team culture champion, embedding Pfizer’s values and driving engagement through Pulse surveys, PLI evaluations, and achievement of transformational goals

Qualification

US GAAPControllers Global AccountingSAPCPAS4 HanaMyJournalsCadencyA.R.I.S (Celonis/Service Now)FCCSManagement experienceAnalytical thinkingEnglish proficiencyLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management

Required

BA/BS in applicable discipline with 6+ years of experience

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

Significant knowledge of and experience with Controllers Global Accounting processes and systems (including but not limited to S4 Hana, MyJournals, Cadency, A.R.I.S (Celonis/Service Now) SDD Portal)

CPA or international equivalent (ACCA)

English proficiency

Management and supervisory experience

SAP & FCCS experience

Must be able to create a highly energized environment of exceptional performance, shared accountability and personnel excellence, with a commitment to coaching and developing others into leadership roles

Must possess excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills, acting as a liaison across multiple teams and to senior leadership

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

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent understanding of accounting and finance principles

Demonstrated experience in managing and leading people, technological, and financial resources

Ability to initiate and manage change that impacts the Sub Business Unit/Operating Unit

Lead development and implementation of solutions to complex problems/issue involving multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated project management skills, with experience in reengineering financial processes including financial systems and building and managing cross-functional teams is required

Strong industry knowledge and comprehensive understanding of business processes to proactively identify business partner needs and mobilize teams to address opportunities, resolve problems and/or improve current relationships

Demonstrated effective leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to interact, influence and facilitate change with senior management, division management and business unit partners

Ability to provide a strategic and business perspective (including putting the needs of the department in context of the larger Pfizer organization) and solve complex problems within the area of expertise and outside of own department