Senior Accountant

Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together, we’re embarking on a transformative journey, blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products.

As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family.

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we’re looking for YOU! #IAm Merz Tx

Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care, putting patients first to spark change?

Merz Therapeutics is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support the North America business by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with industry regulations, and supporting strategic financial planning within the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and have a passion for learning and professional growth.

1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead general ledger activities and ensure accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure timely submission of corporate reporting packages
• Reconcile consolidated data to SAP transactional data (balance sheet, income statement, supplemental reporting)

2. Financial Analysis & Internal Controls

• Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
• Analyze aged items for proper classification
• Submit preliminary weekly sales reports
• Resolve errors in consolidated reporting
• Administer Flo Qast reconciliation tool and train new users
• Maintain and enhance internal controls across accounting processes

3. Cash Monitoring

• Review and post daily cash transactions and EBS statements
• Reconcile daily cash postings to the general ledger
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for key accounts

4. Audit Support

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc audit schedules
• Provide supporting documentation and explanations
• Manage sample requests and roll-forward schedules
• Lead year-end audit and close activities

5. Special Projects & Technical Accounting

• Support implementation of new accounting tools and systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements
• Assist with technical accounting research and policy adherence (IFRS)
• Provide backup support for critical accounting functions

6. Process Improvement & Automation

• Lead initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes
• Support ERP and SAP system implementations
• Contribute to AI tool integration for financial reporting

7. Intercompany Reporting

• Manage intercompany transactions, including cross-charges, invoices, and reconciliations

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Merz Therapeutics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing