Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy - Bristol Myers Squibb

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Senior Manager – Technical Accounting & Policy

Role Description and Responsibilities

The position of Senior Manager – Technical Accounting & Policy is a member of the Controllership organization and will report directly to the Director, Technical Accounting & Policy. This role will require cross-functional collaboration and direct interaction with various functions such as Consolidations & Financial Reporting, Business Controls Function, Business Development, Corporate FP&A, GPS Finance, R&D Finance and regional accounting teams.

This position will be instrumental in assisting the Technical Accounting & Policy team in US GAAP compliance for areas such as accounting for leases and restructuring, as well as acquisition and other business development accounting support. The Technical Accounting Senior Manager will also address accounting policy matters, prepare and present on US GAAP accounting training materials, and advise on various accounting and reporting matters escalated throughout the Global Finance organization.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and interpret complex accounting standards and provide guidance on their application in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of US GAAP accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the global lease accounting process under ASC 842, including review of all significant new and modified leases and compilation of annual SEC reporting requirements.
• Manage the tracking and reporting of certain Non-GAAP financial measures and related global processes including acquisition integration costs, restructuring costs and site rationalization activities.
• Serve as an accounting liaison for acquisitions / dispositions, support purchase price allocations, asset impairment tests, and other special projects.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, including compilation of related footnotes, coordination, and review of supporting materials, impact of recent transactions and new accounting changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead trainings on relevant US GAAP accounting topics to the global finance organization and upskill the broader enabling functions teams to enhance oversight and accountability.
• Oversee and develop the Accounting Development Program (ADP) rotational team member on various workstreams.

Job Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four public accounting firm or experience in the Life Sciences Industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and knowledge of AI tools
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar system is a plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with all levels and functions within the organization
• Excellent analytical skills, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to collaborate and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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