Hybrid Director of Accounting bei Sagent Pharmaceuticals

Sagent Pharmaceuticals – Schaumburg, IL

Director of Accounting

This is currently a hybrid role that requires at least 3 days per week in the Schaumburg, IL corporate office.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2006, was built to focus on customer needs. At Sagent, we believe that excellence is our standard, our motivation, and our guide. We believe the measure of success is determined by our customers, as we are a customer-focused company, delivering an extensive portfolio of injectable products and fulfilling the evolving needs of the patients we serve through our unique network of global resources. 

The Director of Accounting is responsible for the compliance of financial transactions with approved financial policies, procedures and systems of control which ultimately results in internal and external financial reporting.  The Director of Accounting will work cross functionally with internal and external business partners to support them with analysis advice and information needed to make business decisions.  

Success in the role is measured on:

• Timely and accurate monthly financial statements.   
• Completion of annual audit process with no significant deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting; and 
• Timely completion of any statutory filings.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• 25% - Month end financial reporting, including account reconciliation and analysis review.  Participation and oversight of closing process
• 40% - Manage operational data/records.  Ensure data accuracy and integrity.  Develop and maintain operating procedures and data flow, system of controls.  
• 15% - Ad hoc – act in support of VP Finance and Controller, additional duties as needed.
• 10% - Staff oversight over Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Coordinator.  Creates progressive environment in which staff can grow or strengthen their abilities.
• 10% - Audit support – Engage auditors and consultants to help ensure timely resolution of fieldwork.

Knowledge or Experience: 

• Financial accounting and auditing experience
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others for future growth and development
• Must be collaborative, flexible and adaptable, able to work well with people at all levels

Minimum Qualifications / Experience: 

• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, accrual accounting, auditing and tax filing requirements imperative
• ERP Systems experience, JDE preferred
• Financial consolidation system experience, OneStream preferred
• Thrive in, and be able to work in, a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with broad responsibilities
• Have a passion for quality and an impeccable detail orientation
• Strong communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and a flexible team-oriented perspective
• Ability to oversee multiple and competing projects in a fast-paced, changing team environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required – verbal, written and presentation

Education / Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 6 - 10 years relevant experience
• CPA preferred
   

Sagent Pharmaceuticals is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability and sexual orientation.