Manager. Collaborations Accounting

Overview

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. We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our dynamic Collaborations Accounting team. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for handling the Company’s profit-sharing and licensing arrangements, oversight of Accounts Receivable, and prepare detailed accounting analyses, while reviewing the work of team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and the Company’s SOX controls and accounting policies.

The Manager will analyze financial data to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions and collaborate with other departments, including Finance, to gather information essential for accurate accounting.

A Typical Day in the Role Of Manager Might Look Like:

• Manage the monthly/quarterly accounting cycle and oversee the month-end close process for assigned areas of responsibility
• Interpret and manage sophisticated collaboration agreements, including validating the calculations for revenue recognition and ensuring the accuracy of the related accounts receivable
• Take full ownership of accounting responsibilities for the Company’s key collaborative partner, including calculation of profit-sharing collaboration revenue, R&D and SG&A cost-sharing expenses, while ensuring compliance with agreement terms
• Ensure the accuracy of accruals for various R&D license agreements
• Oversee the completeness and accuracy of Accounts Receivable reconciliation within the department and prepare for future collaborative audits
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of technical accounting principles, particularly revenue recognition and ASC 808:
  Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements
• Review journal entries, supporting schedules, account analyses, reconciliations, and flux explanations within areas of responsibility
• Perform quarterly reconciliations of Accounts Receivable with Finance and review quarterly invoices
• Facilitate quarterly and annual audit requests, including leading SOX walkthroughs
• Prepare, update, and maintain SOX narratives and accounting policies as needed
• Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure alignment on financial initiatives and foster effective cross-functional communication
• Provide recommendations and support for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Act as a liaison for exchange of information with all levels of management within various departments
• Mentor and develop accounting team members to enhance their skills and performance
• Support and contribute to ad hoc projects as required

This Role Might Be For You If You Possess

• Strong leadership, organizational and project management abilities
• Strong attention to detail, and accuracy
• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounting operations, including the ability to understand and apply those principles to work performed and reviewed
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• The drive of a team player who interacts effectively with others and the ability to think independently and proactively propose solutions

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA/CPA track preferred, with 7+ years of progressive professional experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. High proficiency with Microsoft applications is required, specifically Microsoft Excel (financial functions, pivot tables, etc.). Experience with Oracle GL is a plus.

Please note that Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the company’s business.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer. Salary range and benefits vary by location. If you are outside the U.S., please consult with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.