Job Title: Accounting Manager
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: 100 - Administration
WHO WE ARE: Located near Greenville, North Carolina, CMP Pharma, Inc. is a private equity owned, fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that seeks to meaningfully improve the lives of underserved patient populations through the development and commercialization of alternative formulations of pharmaceutical products that address unique accessibility challenges. Our products include branded and generic prescription products which we distribute to hospitals, clinics long-term care facilities, and retail channels.
SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for working with the Controller to ensure daily, monthly, and yearly accounting tasks are completed. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for assisting in financial statements and perform banking duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. The duties and responsibilities listed below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Controller in the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly financial statements.
- Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts as required.
- Perform banking duties as assigned, Cash management including Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash balance.
- Prepare year-end work papers and assist in the annual audit process.
- Ensure all invoices are received and matched to purchase orders and receiving paperwork; booked appropriately to GL and paid in a timely manner, per management discretion.
- Answer vendor inquiries.
- Review Accounts Payable Aging and Voucher Payable reports frequently for accuracy.
- Record and report daily cash receipts.
- Prepare bank deposits.
- Prepare and process weekly vendor payments.
- Assist Controller in preparing prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets ledgers.
- Assist Controller in inventory costing, cycle counting, and physical inventory counts.
- Work with various departments to provide requested financial and accounting data.
- Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries.
- Assist in preparing 1099’s annually.
- Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as an Accounting Manager or equivalent function (5-10 years+ preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Prefer Public Accounting Experience, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Masters in Accounting and/or MBA
- Knowledge of accrual accounting principals and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Inventory costing experience – preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong leadership skillset
- Familiarity with QAD ERP system – plus
- Prior Pharmaceutical experience - preferred
Key Competencies
- Organizing and prioritizing
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills
- Problem-solving skills / Team Player
- Ability to meet deadlines
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual work environment is a typical office and/or manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company objectives. The descriptions incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or in an equivalent function
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Knowledge of accrual accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, solve problems, and work as part of a team
- Five to ten or more years of accounting experience
- Public accounting experience
- Certified Public Accountant credential
- Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA
- Inventory costing experience
- Familiarity with QAD ERP
- Prior pharmaceutical experience
What We Do
CMP Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures high-value oral liquid and topical products for niche patient needs, especially where alternative dosage forms are needed in acute and long-term care. Its portfolio includes branded and generic prescription medicines and non-prescription products, including liquid formulations intended to help patients who have difficulty swallowing. The company distributes products to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and retail channels.
