Director, Accounting

Menarini Biotech S.r.l.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Stemline Therapeutics Inc. in New York seeks a Director of Accounting to lead monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls. This executive role partners with cross-functional teams to align finance with corporate strategy and ensure integrity across ledgers, treasury, and tax initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive US GAAP knowledge, leadership skills, and experience in the pharmaceutical sector, with a track record of driving process improvements and ERP enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA or CPA license preferred.
• Experience in public accounting and/or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred.
• Experience in Gross to Net and Inventory accounting is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of recent financial reporting or relevant audit experience, with at least 15 years of experience in Financial Accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP S4 HANA is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of monthly financial statements and ensure accuracy for month-end close.
• Govern general ledgers, accounts payable, revenue distribution, fixed assets, and related records.
• Manage cash flows and coordinate with Corporate HQ on cash needs.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results and explain variances.
• Cultivate strong partnerships across business units to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate processes.
• Work with tax leadership to support optimal tax strategy and reporting.
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives, including ERP implementations and advanced management reporting.

Skills

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA license

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Director, AccountingApply: Hybrid: Stemline Therapeutics Inc | New York: Full time: Posted 13 Days Ago: JR100031**Company:**0750 Stemline Therapeutics Inc**Contract Type:**Permanent **Join us in shaping the future of Menarini - with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to people.**About Menarini Group - Menarini is a leading international biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing health through innovation, research, and quality. For more than 135 years, we have worked to improve patients’ lives across a broad range of therapeutic areas through our dedication to science, integrity, and care for people. With a strong foundation in scientific excellence and a purpose-driven culture, Menarini offers diverse career opportunities for professionals eager to make a meaningful impact on global health.**Director of Accounting****Reports to Associate VP of Finance** **Opportunity**The Director of Accounting is responsible for monthly general ledger close process, account analyses, financial reporting, analytical reviews, technical accounting research, treasury, among other activities. This role drives financial integrity by architecting robust internal controls, optimizing the end-to-end close process, and spearheading financial system enhancements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who leverages deep technical accounting expertise to deliver actionable financial insights, foster cross-functional partnerships, and align financial operations with overarching corporate strategy.**Financial Operations & Reporting*** **Direct** the preparation of comprehensive financial statements, ensuring strict adherence to month-end close schedules and executive-level accuracy for all adjustments and accruals.* **Govern** the comprehensive management of general ledgers, accounts payable, revenue distribution, fixed assets, operating expenses, and insurance records.* **Manage** cash flows working with Corporate HQ on cash needs and managing of cash balance via operations.* Perform analytical review of financial results and understand factors driving variances.**Strategic Leadership & Partnership*** **Cultivate** strong, strategic partnerships across all business units, acting as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders to drive profitability and operational growth.* **Partner strategically** with Corporate IT to champion and deploy financial system enhancements, driving automation and embedding best practices into enterprise architecture.* **Collaborate** with tax leadership to ensure optimal tax strategy execution, providing critical financial insights and data for high-level tax initiatives.* **Spearhead** high-impact strategic initiatives—including enterprise software implementations and advanced management reporting—to support decision-making and continuous business improvement.**Compliance, Audit & Risk Management*** **Architect and enforce** best-in-class policies, procedures, and internal controls across accounting operations and financial management to mitigate risk and scale operations.* **Direct** all interim and year-end audit engagements and compliance reviews, serving as the primary strategic liaison for external auditors.* **Lead** complex technical accounting research, assessing the impact of new regulatory pronouncements and advising the executive team on strategic accounting implications.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting* MBA or CPA license is strongly preferred.* Experience in public accounting and/or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred* Experience in Gross to Net and Inventory accounting is strongly preferred* Minimum of 8-10 years of recent financial reporting or relevant audit experience, with at least 15 years of experience in Financial Accounting* Strong attention to detail is required.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP S4 HANA is preferred* Advanced knowledge of general accounting (US GAAP)* Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills* Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills* Effective organizational, stress and time management skills* Ability to provide leadership and manage personnel* Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines* Ability to work independently or as a team member* Ability to handle multiple tasks* High level of personal and professional integrity. **Base Salary Range of:**220000 Menarini Stemline offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including Fidelity 401(k) (with company match), Healthcare insurance, Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and pre-tax FSA/HSA programs. Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.