Accounting Supervisor-CPA

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company located in North Carolina is seeking a Supervisor for Financial Accounting. This role involves overseeing the accounting team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing financial reports. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Finance and at least 4 years of accounting experience, alongside strong leadership capabilities. Join us to advance healthcare innovation with a dynamic team focused on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 6+ years of experience if holding an Associate's degree.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounting Team and manage daily functions.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong project management skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Financial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP (SAP)

Job description

The position will be located in our Morrisville‑RTP Site. It will be in the office and eventually 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.

Position Overview

The Supervisor, Financial Accounting role at FLB is a critical position that oversees the company’s accounting functions, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, company policies and financial management practices specific to the contract manufacturing industry. This role demands exceptional organizational abilities, a strong technical accounting background and outstanding communication skills. This role effectively manages multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies U.S.A., we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life‑impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Life Sciences Biotechnologies (FLB) could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP‑compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross‑section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Supervises the Accounting Team in the performance of daily functions, providing mentoring and coaching
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets
• Oversees customer invoicing processes including review of invoices, ensuring all revenue is correctly recognized and reported
• Supervises the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process
• Prepares and analyzes monthly Financial Reports including balance sheet, income statement, cash forecast and related supporting schedules
• Reviews journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensures compliance with government grant filing and reporting requirements
• Supervises internal and external inquiries of financial information for auditors including gathering support and documentation for various audit requirements
• Assists in budget and forecast preparation, analysis and updates
• Assists in development of accounting policies and procedures
• Supports tax filings and audits
• Owns the financial and accounting modules within the ERP system
• Ensures records are detailed and organized for audit readiness
• Establishes efficient, effective, and standardized processes while also reviewing for process improvements in the accounting area
• Ensures the integrity and effectiveness of internal financial controls
• Conducts and supports ad hoc request and assignment, as assigned
• Manages and develops direct reports from accounting team
• Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Ability to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills with a great deal of attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Strong collaborator with positive energy, and high sense of ownership
• Positive ‘can‑do’ attitude willing to get the job done and done well
• Proactive, self‑starter with strong work ethic and ability to exercise good financial judgement
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Basic Requirement / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field with 4+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance ; OR
• Associate’s degree in Finance or related field with 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• ERP (SAP) or similar financial system knowledge
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Requirements / Certifications

• Prior experience working with Pharmaceutical, Bio‑tech or Manufacturing industry
• 1‑2 years of people management experience
• Strong influencing, collaboration, oral and written communications skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, moving and managing projects with different objectives, milestones, and deliverables

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a proper agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing