Manager of Operations Cost Accounting @ Takeda
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Brooklyn Park has an open position for a
Manager of Operations Cost Accounting
OBJECTIVES:
o Serve as a business partner to the Brooklyn Park manufacturing facility by providing accurate, relevant and timely financial and control data reflecting plant operations and financial position.
o Lead Site cost accounting function, including but not limited to: product costing structure support, standard cost calculation, plant variation from standard, SAP and other system/master data management and other tasks.
o Actively support Brooklyn Park financial reporting responsibilities, including Month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, finance and business analysis, and other financial reporting.
o Actively support accounting management of Brooklyn Park capital spend activities, including monthly financial reporting, documentation and support, budgeting and forecasting.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
o Lead the annual plant standard calculation, product costing support, SAP system costing support and Site variation reporting.
o Coordinate accounting activity with TBOS, TPUSA and Shared Service Center, ensuring monthly activity consistent across multi-entities.
o Serve as Finance functional lead in supporting SAP/system mgmt. for Brooklyn Park, and actively support implementation of other finance related systems, including but not limited to Fit4Plan and Fit4Analysis.
o Manage Site account reconciliation of balance sheet activity, including inventory, fixed assets, MRO, liability and inter-company accounts.
o Manage Site assets (Inventory, Fixed Assets, MRO, etc.) and partner with functional owners to ensure safeguarding and identify opportunities for business efficiency.
o Partner with Controller to execute month-end accounting close for Brooklyn Park.
o Partner with Controller in leading site preparation of annual and mid-year plant budgets/forecasts and provides requisite variance analysis against actuals monthly in a timely and accurate basis. To include, but not limited to, annual OPEX and CAPEX spend.
o Active support of Site development, management and compliance to Site internal controls, accounting procedures and business/financial audit activity.
o Partner with plant business functions to evaluate performance trends, working to identify opportunities for financial and business process efficiencies.
o Support Division and Corporate financial requests as needed.
o Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:
NUMBER SUPERVISED WORKERS - Up to 2
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
o Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA/CMA preferred.
o Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing environment (preferably biologics or medical device), with an emphasis on cost accounting, variance analysis and financial reporting.
o Experience with accounting for capital projects required (preferably including Site construction)
o Strong systems and reporting background; active in utilizing and improving systems to improve business process and financial reporting.
o Experience with SAP ERP strongly desirable, along with strong MS Excel/Power Point skills.
o 3-5 years of supervision experience preferred.
o Attention to detail – ability to thoroughly analyses data and identify trends and key data points to improve our business.
o Strong analytical skills, decision making capabilities and knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
o Strong sense of collaboration and service orientation to contribute to business needs and develop trust with management and peers.
o Strong interpersonal skills and an effective cross-functional communicator possessing ability to manage up and manage down.
o Ability to contribute ideas to address business issues.
o Ability to multi-task and work independently.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPA/CMA Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
o In general, the position requires mostly sedentary work with occasionally walking throughout the facility.
o Constantly operates office equipment such as computer, phone, calculator, etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel for off-site meetings (<10%)
FOR QUESTIONS, AND TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Prasitty Soeun
Senior Corporate Recruiter Talent Acquisition Partner Human Resources, Brooklyn Park
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
9450 Winnetka Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Office- 763-255-5226
Mobile-763-221-6073
