Sr. Accounting Analyst

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. The Sr. Accounting Analyst will interface cross-functionally with other Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research Inc. (NIBRI) departments. The position reports to the Director for FR&A and is located in Cambridge, MA Roles and Responsibilities include the following:* Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger for NIBRI;* Prepare and post general ledger entries;* Prepare the monthly FRS report for company consolidation; * Prepare monthly management reports;* Prepare and maintain detail records of Collaborations entered into by NIBRI;* Perform account reconciliations; * Perform stock based compensation accounting, analysis and roll forward of data;* Maintain and post information for insurance related events (Risk Assessment);* Support Internal as well as external Audit;* Support business analyst during the quarterly and annual budget process; * Prepare documentations as they relate to Sarbanes Oxley or other control procedures;* Prepare reports as needed for Federal, State and local, excise, income, property and other tax compliance; * Perform other duties as requested;QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 3 years financial accounting experience required. CPA preferred. Proficiency in personal computers and related software i.e., Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP R3 a plus. Ability to adapt to changing priorities based on senior management's needs/requirements. Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and function independently. Team player, professional with strong customer focus and ability to effectively deal with all levels of management. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38700BR