Manager, Accounting

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Morristown, NJ, to lead core accounting functions including GTN, cash, AR, and month-end close.

You will partner with multiple teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls in a fast-paced pharma environment. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of accounting/financial reporting experience, GAAP expertise, and hands-on ERP Dynamics Business Central experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years progressive accounting/financial reporting experience.
• 2+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills.
• ERP system experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Experience supporting Federal and State tax compliance.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Team Coordination: run day-to-day accounting operations and improve processes.
• Financial Reporting: prepare timely, accurate US GAAP reports.
• Month-End Close: manage journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• O2C: oversee revenue recognition, AR, cash application, deductions.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, policies.
• Audit Support: coordinate with auditors and provide schedules.
• Process Improvements: pursue automation and scalable solutions.
• ERP Implementations: assist with Dynamics BC upgrades/rollouts.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: support management requests as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/Automation affinity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

8+ years accounting/financial reporting experience

2+ years in pharmaceutical industry

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us

We are a global, family-owned company driven by a passion for innovation. Building on our foundational expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and cell cycle biology, we develop innovative treatments for unmet patient needs, with a focus on iron metabolism and blood-related disorders. With 700+ employees across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Germany, the USA, and China, we are committed to scientific excellence, patient care, and collaborative partnerships with the medical community.

Our Core Values Define Who We Are

• People-Driven – We are a family-held company built on passionate, knowledgeable people. We value integrity, open-mindedness and respect and are guided by these values in all our endeavors. We respect each individual who becomes a part of our journey, from our employees and partners to our end-users. And we recognize that the strength in all our collaborations is trust.
• Committed to Quality – Quality is our source of inspiration. Quality drives our results. It represents our aspiration for excellence and our focus on driving continual improvements. For our partners and end-users, quality must always be tangible in our products, processes and people. This way, quality is the promise we keep every day.
• Innovating for Better Lives – Innovation is essential in our quest to improve the lives of humans. We seek to address unmet needs through our expertise in iron and carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals. We believe in a holistic and collaborative approach to research and innovation, so we work together with the scientific and medical communities to set new standards.

We have continued our growth trajectory since we launched our first product in the US, Monoferric® (ferric derisomaltose), through acquisitions, partnerships, and pipeline. Our R&D investments continue to leverage our core competencies, alongside our recent advancements in oncology supportive care.
Join us in shaping the future of patient care through innovation and collaboration.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Accounting, the Accounting Manager will manage core accounting functions, including GTN accounting, cash and AR reporting, month-end close procedures, and internal control compliance. This role will provide oversight to key areas such as revenue, Gross-to-Net, Order to Cash activities, prepaids, and other balance sheet reconciliations. The Accounting Manager will serve as a critical partner across departments, contribute to decision-making, and play a key role in streamlining accounting processes as the company scales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Gross-to-Net accounting, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, strong analytical skills and be able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Team Coordination Execute day-to-day operations of the accounting function, providing guidance and process efficiencies throughout the month. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the accounting team.
• Financial Reporting Execute timely and accurate preparation of financial reports in compliance with US GAAP and company policy. Ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly financial reporting in alignment with local and global reporting requirements.
• Month-End Close Contribute to the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses are completed on schedule and with high quality. Execute day-to-day accounting activities of the Company, including ownership of cash application, bank reconciliations, AR aging reporting, Gross-to-Net account details, monthly book close process, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Order To Cash (O2C) Process Possesses a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, accounts receivable management, and cash application procedures. Ensures accurate tracking and reporting of sales orders, invoices, and customer payments, including validation of Chargeback claims / Off-Invoice discounts. Coordinates and collaborates with external customer service and internal Market Access teams to ensure accuracy of receivables, sales and related deductions.
• Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, including internal control requirements and industry-specific regulations. Monitor accounting processes to ensure they align with US GAAP principles and are in alignment with internal company policies. Support internal risk compliance by properly performing assigned internal controls. Execute and enhance documentation of financial processes and controls
• Audit Support In close collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Accounting, coordinate preparation for annual audits and quarterly reviews, managing auditor requests and schedules. Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide support to auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Process Improvements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting and finance operations, implementing best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with the implementation of consistent accounting and finance processes and procedures.
• Evaluate automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions to support company growth
• Successfully participate in implementations/upgrades of the ERP system [MC Dynamics Business Central]
• Ad-Hoc Projects/Other Duties Participate in ad-hoc projects and analyses as required by management and perform other related duties as assigned.

Policies, Procedures & Compliance

• Stay current and in compliance both individually and as a department to align with industry best practices. This includes all Corporate Policies as well as mandated government Regulations.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines related to pharmaceutical operations, including FDA, EMA, and other global health authority regulations.
• Stay current with and adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.

Education & Professional Background

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience required, with at least 2+years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior exposure to Order to Cash, revenue accounting, and Gross-to-Net reporting is required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced level proficiency with Excel, Word, and accounting-related software.
• ERP system experience (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central strongly preferred)
• Experience in supporting tax compliance topics for both Federal and State taxation
• Ability to identify and implement process and procedure improvements.

Competencies

• High degree of professional integrity, initiative, and accountability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong affinity to systems/automation solutions (ERP, workflows, Power BI etc.) with a mindset for automation and continuous improvement
• Curiosity / learning agility – interest in and willingness to broaden skillset over time and invest in continued personal growth
• Can-Do attitude and problem solving abilities

Attitude And Demeanor

• Proud Pharmacosmos ambassador
• Strong personal leadership
• Inspire cross-functional transparency and collaboration
• Customer-centric 'can-do' attitude and goal focused
• Ambitious, independent, analytical, collaborative, loyal, organized

Flexibility

Our roles can evolve over time. Reasonable flexibility is, therefore, a key part of any job at Pharmacosmos. Significant variations in duties and responsibilities should be discussed between the employee and manager.

Additional Information

• Requires budgetary responsibilities and discretion with confidential data
• Travelling – approximately 5% of the time

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or experience necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We value diversity which embraces all perspectives towards innovation and are committed to making PTI a truly inclusive place to work where everyone of us can be our best and true selves.

We select and employ qualified candidates in accordance with their competencies and skills to perform the duties of the job regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status.

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. has adopted a hybrid work schedule – a combination of being on-site at our Morristown, NJ offices along with remote working. Being present is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement and enhances the Company culture.