Global Benefits & Treasury Finance Leader

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Treasury Benefits Finance, to partner with HR, Legal, Tax and finance teams to support domestic and global benefits programs. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close for over $1 billion in employee benefits spend, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires at least five years in accounting or finance, advanced Excel, strong analytical and communication skills, and the potential for annual bonus and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years in an accounting or finance role.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR, Legal, Tax, and local finance teams on strategic benefit design changes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly close for over $1B in employee benefit expense.
• Ensure funding of over $1B in employee benefits spend with compliance and controls.
• Prepare schedules and analyses for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Provide oversight of global and domestic third‑party service providers.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls and ongoing compliance requirements.

Skills

Cash Management

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Treasury Benefits Finance, to partner with HR, Legal, Tax and finance teams to support domestic and global benefits programs. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close for over $1 billion in employee benefits spend, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires at least five years in accounting or finance, advanced Excel, strong analytical and communication skills, and the potential for annual bonus and long-term incentives.