Manager, Accounting & Operations

PTC Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company that values inclusivity and innovation. As a Manager in Accounting & Operations, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity and compliance for our operations in Japan. This dynamic position involves overseeing key financial processes, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. With a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to transformative therapies for patients with rare diseases. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and empowering workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting.
• Proficient in English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with FP&A.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Japanese CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description Summary: At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

PTC is an established global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for people living with rare diseases. For over 25 years, we have been harnessing our scientific platforms to create new therapies that address the underlying cause of the disease and deliver on our promise to create more moments for those who count on us.

The Manager – Accounting & Operations, is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the company’s operations within Japan. This will include oversight of key financial processes, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and maintaining compliance with local regulations.

This role involves processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, managing bank reconciliations, and handling intercompany reconciliations. Additionally, the position supports inventory costing, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and statutory account preparation with outsourced accounting provider. The finance professional will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth financial operations, assist in tax-related matters, and provide general financial administration support to the local Japanese team.

This individual will also prepare account reconciliations, handle expense and credit card management, and manage day-to-day accounting and finance related activities requiring cross- functional internal collaboration with all departments within the organization. Job Description:

Responsibilities of the role include:

• General Bookkeeping: Book Japan entity general journals in SAP (accruals, payroll, balance sheet etc).
• AP Processing: Process purchase invoices in SAP and associated clearing entry’s upon payment.
• AR Processing: Process sales invoices from Japan entity to customer in SAP with payment receipt allocation.
• Bank Reconciliation: Book and reconcile bank transactions in SAP. Manage cash balances.
• Intercompany Reconciliation: Manage and reconcile intercompany invoices between Japan and parent entity.
• Inventory Costing: Work with Supply Chain and team to ensure correct pricing and valuation in SAP of stock held by 3rd parties.
• General Finance Administration: Support local Japanese team and assist with queries on vendors, purchase orders, invoices, TE etc.
• FP&A: Assist FP&A team with monthly management accounts, building of budget and latest estimate forecasts.
• Statutory Account Preparation: Work with outsourced accounting provider on external compliance obligations.
• Tax: Assist global tax team on Japanese consumption tax (VAT), data preparation and other tax obligations.

Requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of 8 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience ideally within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.
• Japanese CPA qualified or other relevant professional accounting qualification
• Proficient English written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively tailor communication to varying levels within the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated accounting and financial reporting experience in an operational environment.
• Analytical thinker and intellectual curiosity with excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on process improvement and business relevancy.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines and to produce quality work in an organized, timely and efficient manner.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment and with strong organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with International subsidiaries and consolidations.
• Experience with SAP or other relevant ERP systems.
• Travel requirements - Up to 10%
  

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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