Associate Director, US Accounting & Reporting

Job Summary

The Associate Director, US Accounting & Reporting position is a leadership role within the US Accounting & Treasury team. This individual will be responsible for financial accounting activities across Record to Report (R2R), including delivery of timely, high-quality financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Galderma’s Accounting Manual (GAM).

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes in compliance with IFRS and GAM.
• Ensure activities are completed within timelines defined in the accounting calendar and close schedule.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting for US entities, including high quality documentation supporting month end close reporting package submissions, Balance Sheet account reconciliations, and manual journal entries.
• Serve as revenue recognition technical accounting lead and Alastin accounting lead for the US Accounting team.
• Research and apply IFRS guidance, prepare accounting memos as needed, and ensure consistency with GAM and corporate policies.
• Perform technical accounting research for other topics on an ad hoc basis.
• Coverage of key estimates and judgments is clearly documented in accordance with IFRS, including completion of quarterly assessments for projected revenue recognition accruals and corresponding lookback analyses once actual data is available.
• Identify and implement process improvement to increase team efficiency, such as by increasing desktop automation to shift mix of team’s time from data preparation to analysis and insights.
• Contribute to monthly Analytical Review, documenting Balance Sheet movements and summarizing significant and unusual items.
• Conduct in-depth quarterly Balance Sheet Review for assigned areas. Perform periodic off-cycle Balance Sheet account reconciliation reviews in Blackline.
• Review transactions for both tax and financial reporting impact, ensuring consistency between IFRS, GAM, and local statutory requirements. Validate the proper classification of financial reporting lines across statutory (legal) and performance books. Leverage reporting tools to identify discrepancies and confirm appropriate accounting treatment across all relevant ledgers.
• Monitor KPIs and perform post mortem reviews related to assigned activities to drive continuous improvement within each process (e.g., timeliness and quality of balance sheet reconciliations; volume and phasing of manual journal entries; mix of manual vs. automated journal entries).
• Support global/local finance projects, ERP enhancements, and accounting policy implementations that impact the US.
• Support any additional ad hoc tasks or strategic initiatives as assigned by the Head of US Accounting, including special analyses, internal reviews, or cross-functional projects that require accounting expertise and coordination.
• Lead and mentor a team of 4 direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical development within the US Accounting & Treasury team and with cross-functional colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Masters preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) required
• Minimum 8 years progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates with Big 4, pharmaceutical, or life sciences background
• Deep technical accounting and financial reporting expertise, with demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply complex technical guidance to real-world scenarios. IFRS expertise is a plus
• Strong ERP system knowledge (Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to lead change, drive process improvement initiatives, and propose creative solutions to complex financial and operational issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment
• Experience with Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services operating models is a plus