Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com .
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azuritys success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.
SUMMARY OVERVIEW
Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentWhat about for a high-growth company that plans to double its revenue in 5 yearsAre you the type of finance professional that wants ownership of your areas and enjoys being involved in company decisionsJoin Azurity Pharmaceuticals, a private equity backed pharmaceutical company located in Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, KS Ireland, Hyderabad, India and Raleigh, NC. Azurity specializes in providing innovative, high-quality products that address the specific needs of underserved patient segments. The team at Azurity is making a difference in patient s lives, and you can join us!
The Azurity Accounting Team is searching for an Accounting Manager to join the team as we enable the business to make profitable and well-founded decisions. The Accounting Manager is a self-starter with a sense of urgency who finds a way to get the job done - high energy level, persistent, curious - a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accounting Manager supports the Controller in successfully managing Accounting operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a team of 3-4 general ledger accountants to ensure proper recording of all transactions, excluding Revenue transactions. This role is integral in the leadership of the accounting operations and will be involved in key projects (mergers, acquisitions, improvement projects, etc.). This person has the responsibility to:
- Deliver accurate financial statements
- Oversee the month end close process, closing within a target of 5-7 days
- Implement process improvements to gain efficiencies in month end close
- Ensure proper accounting processes, policies and internal controls
- Collaborate with the IT department to maintain ERP system processes and business process documentation
- Help coordinate the annual external financial statement audit and external valuations
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- CA certification is required
- 8-10 years Accounting experience with clear progression, including 4-5 years management experience
- A hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves approach and a strong sense of urgency
- Detail-oriented and organized. A problem-solver who can quickly assess ambiguous situations, chart a prudent course and gain buy-in.
- Proven management and supervisory skills, including the ability to persuade others to achieve excellence and to foster an environment of openness and teamwork
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- 3-5 years Public Accounting experience preferred
- A Master of Accountancy or MBA
Physical & Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
- May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
- Other miscellaneous job duties as required
