Senior Revenue Accountant

With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we're in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Title: Senior Accountant, Revenue

Location: Dallas or Boston (3 days a week in office)

Senior Accountant applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and maintains internal controls in all activities; analyzes and records sales-related reserves, provisions, and accruals, and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations; perform revenue recognition review, analysis, and testing; engage in internal and external audits; research relevant accounting standards and communicate positions to management or other stakeholders as needed; identify improvement opportunities in processes and systems; perform ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis for internal management; and participate in special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and reconciliations for sales-related reserves, provisions, and accruals within corporate deadlines. Verify transactions are properly supported and in accordance with pertinent policies and are classified and recorded according to acceptable accounting standards
• Communicate necessary true-ups timely and provide key accounting input to the Finance teams to ensure forecasting accuracy
• Perform statistical analysis on sales reserves and validate estimates for reasonableness and compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Review existing and prospective revenue arrangements for appropriate recognition in accordance with accounting standards and company policy; communicate relevant positions to the management team as needed
• Research relevant accounting standards to validate company positions, related best practices, and/or industry consensus and communicate to management or other stakeholders as needed via whitepapers or technical memorandums
• Analyze and review sales-cutoff procedures and controls to ensure proper revenue recognition
• Participate in monthly Pre-Close Meeting, monthly Net Sales Meeting, post-close P&L Meetings and Balance Sheet review meetings with BU Finance teams.
• Develop highly efficient processes for collecting data to resolve systematic deficiencies for monthly required global reporting. Develop & maintain written work instructions.
• Incorporate continuous review and improvement of processes in day-to-day activities
• Propose recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation
• Participate and share responsibility for internal and external audits of company's records, including ability to communicate Galderma's rationale for best estimate accruals, reconciliations, process documentation, financials and analytical reporting.
• Review and enforce related internal controls and coordinate resolution of audit points and recommendations

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be a degreed accountant (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting experience at a Senior Accountant level or higher OR 5+ years of Gross to Net Accounting experience in a large company
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and knowledge of business and industry issues
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel techniques and statistical analysis
• Must demonstrate proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Must demonstrate understanding, application, and research in GAAP and IFRS accounting
• Experience with Oracle ERP Cloud (or similar) and related reporting tools preferred
• Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is required
• Ability to work on own initiative and meeting demanding deadlines
• Experience in cross-functional teams required
• A unique combination of natural curiosity and high personal motivation

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

Next Steps

• If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

Employer's Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.