Corporate Accounting Manager, New Haven

Job – Accountancy Manager
Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Duration: 06 Months (Possibility of extension)
Role Overview
This role is a senior-level accounting position within Rare Disease business unit.
It focuses on complex accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls , with a strong emphasis on stock-based compensation, equity accounting, intercompany accounting, and legal entity management .
The role works in a global, cross-functional environment , interacting with finance leadership, HR, FP&A, auditors, and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stock-Based Compensation & Equity Accounting
Own the end-to-end accounting process for stock-based compensation and equity transactions
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards
Prepare and analyze stock-based compensation expense
Develop forecasts for compensation expense and budgeting cycles (RBU2, MTP, phased budgets)
Collaborate with HR, FP&A, and Group Accounting for accurate financial reporting
2. Legal Entity Accounting & Intercompany Management
Prepare and summarize monthly legal entity recharges across ~56 entities
Review profitability and cost-plus margin structures of legal entities
Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including:
Intercompany reconciliations (Out-of-Balance analysis)
AR/AP interest tracking
Currency translation and consolidation adjustments
Manage intercompany transactions
Coordinate with outsourced provider (Genpact) handling intercompany entries
Present intercompany results in monthly and quarterly meetings
3. Month-End Close & General Ledger Activities
Prepare and review journal entries for key accounting areas
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Support monthly financial close activities
Conduct financial statement fluctuation analysis
Ensure adherence to SOX compliance and internal control requirements
4. Financial Reporting & Analysis
Develop financial metrics and analytics to explain account variances
Support internal management reporting packages
Assist in preparation of external reporting disclosures and footnotes
Provide ad hoc financial analysis for leadership and stakeholders
5. Controls, Compliance & Audit Support
Support financial system administration and compliance processes
Assist with internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with corporate governance and SOX controls
Provide documentation and analysis for audit requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA certification (mandatory)
7+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ERP and reporting tools such as:
SAP
BlackLine
BPC
BW/BI
Experience in multinational or shared service accounting environments
Ability to quickly learn new financial systems and tools
Core Focus Areas of the Role
Stock-based compensation and equity accounting (primary focus)
Intercompany accounting and legal entity reporting
Month-end close and financial reporting
Compliance (SOX, audit readiness)
Financial analysis and variance explanation
Cross-functional collaboration across global teams
Overall Job Nature
This is a high-visibility senior accounting role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, especially in equity/stock compensation, combined with operational control over intercompany processes and financial close activities in a global pharmaceutical environment.