Senior Accountant

AbbVie Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Kansas City seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Operations Finance team. You will act as the financial lead for a key business unit, partner with business leaders, and drive strategic initiatives, process improvements, and strong reporting.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring SOX compliance. Collaborations with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence will be

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with recognition by a professional body.
• Third level qualification in business or accounting.
• Experience in a fast, dynamic finance team.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment or multinational preferred.
• SAP and Blackline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for a designated business unit.
• Lead month-end close processes including journal preparation and variance analysis.
• Oversee FP&A including monthly forecasts, budgets and long-range planning.
• Monitor and report key financial metrics to senior management.
• Ensure procedures comply with SOX and internal controls.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Finance team experience

Global manufacturing experience

Senior accountant skills

SOX/compliance knowledge

Education

Third level qualification in business/accounting

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xand YouTube.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team in Westport.

This role will report to the Operations Accounting Manager. As a critical member of the Operations Finance department, you will serve as the financial lead for a key business unit or support function. partnering with the business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, process improvement and operational excellence. Your expertise will support growth, ensure financial accuracy, and uphold best practices in compliance and reporting as part of our talented finance team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for a designated business unit or support function, providing expert financial guidance and support.


• Lead month-end close processes including journal preparation, variance analysis, headcount analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.


• Oversee Financial Planning and analysis for your area including monthly forecasts (LBEs), annual budgets and long-range planning (LRP).


• Monitoring, analyse, and report key financial metrics and business performance to senior management and cross functional departments.


• Ensure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with SOX and internal control guidelines.


• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline.


• Champion process improvement initiatives to deliver business objectives.


• Support external and internal audits processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Collaborate and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with cross functional departments including Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.

Qualifications

• You will be a Qualified Accountant with one of the Recognized Accountancy Bodies.


• You will hold a Third level qualification in business/accounting.


• Proven experience working with a fast and dynamic Finance Team.


• Experience within a global manufacturing environment or multinational preferred.


• SAP and Blackline experience is preferred.


• Results driven, striving to meet all targets and metrics set by site/dept and division leaders.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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