About this role
About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Lead Controllership Analyst to join our Pharmaceutical (PDx) Japan Controllership team. This role supports period closings, ensures compliance with accounting policies, and maintains financial integrity across cycles. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, enterprise standards, financial processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams. What You'll Do
- Build strong relationships with the Finance and Operational teams in Japan; support business and finance priorities, support operations leaders/teams to understand financial/accounting implications of transactions and other matters by providing expertise and technical accounting guidance
- Participate in the preparation and analysis of accurate financial statements and disclosures based on actual results; consolidate, analyse and report financials in compliance with reporting requirements under USGAAP and JGAAP
- Support the development and implementation of internal/SOX controls; monitor effectiveness of internal/SOX controls; support internal and external auditors
- Has knowledge and understanding of latest developments in finance and accounting under US GAAP and local GAAP; and participate in policy implementation where required
- Proactively identify potential risks and opportunities and communicate these timely and effectively to key stakeholders
- Review account reconciliations for designated accounts
- Able to communicate complex messages to others; acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Participate in simplification and finance transformation projects
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve problems; brings new perspective on existing issues and practices; uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations What We're Looking For
- Significant and relevant experience in Finance & Financial Reporting
- Knowledge level comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience)
- Experience in working in a multinational company, in diverse and matrix environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Clear thinking / strong problem-solving; ability to grasp new ideas quickly; take initiative
- Knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP Nice to Have Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not disclosed
- Relocation assistance not provided