Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting (Remote)

Emergent BioSolutions; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Accounting to lead a dynamic team in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. This pivotal role involves overseeing the accounting close process, mentoring staff, and collaborating with various departments to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public accounting, a strong grasp of regulatory requirements, and a passion for fostering a high-performance culture. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing lives and making a significant impact in public health.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of public company experience with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage teams and foster high-performance accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting activities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Manage a team, support strategic decisions, and implement process improvements.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting (Remote)

Location: US Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20879

We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical, and professional skills to develop products designed to protect and enhance life.

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager role will be focused on the Corporate Accounting function and responsible for leading a team to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP. As a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, you will mentor your team and be responsible for key areas of the accounting close, reviews, and analysis.

II. Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting activities and functions, including close process, analysis and reconciliations, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and internal policies, including updating and adherence to critical controls and participation in testing by internal and external audit staff.
• Support strategic decision-making, collaborating closely with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit teams.
• Collaborate with Consolidations and Special Projects team to implement system enhancements and streamline workflows.
• Manage a team of two managers and a team of five accountants.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve and streamline current processes and procedures.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives, identify and implement best practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 10-12 years of related experience in a public company.
• CPA required.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong experience with any ERP and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team, fostering a high-performance accounting function.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions.

IV. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

The physical/mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual would encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to organize/coordinate
• Comprehend and follow instructions
• Problem Solve
• Analyze/Interpret data and information
• Perform with frequent interruptions
• Make decisions using sound judgment
• Supervise/Manage others
• Regular and predictable attendance

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $136,000 to $164,500. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence.
• Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Break through thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.