Associate Director Price Accounting Compliance and Operations

Primary Job Function:

This newly created position will be responsible for grosstonet accounting SarbanesOxley (SOX) compliance processes and standard operating procedures. The scope of the role will cover the entire U.S. Therapeutics organization with $50 Billion of rebates/discounts annually and balance sheet reserves of $10 Billion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong compliance mindset and a relentless desire for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead SOX compliance for all grosstonet accounting internal controls
• Oversee financial and operational grosstonet policies
• Manage grosstonet accounting standard operating procedures
• Assess operational impacts and drive implementation of new legislation rules and regulations including processes systems and data strategy governance
• Partner with AbbVies internal SOX compliance team internal auditors and external auditors

Position Accountability/Scope:

• Coordinate and ensure alignment occur across various pricing teams such as contracting government price forecasting
• Operate independently to accomplish the goals and responsibilities of the position however interaction with finance leadership is critical due to the nature of the role.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on grosstonet accounting processes providing where necessary education and training of business partners.

Qualifications :

Essential:

• Proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry and SarbanesOxley controls with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interact with and support senior level management and to partner effectively and independently in a matrix organization.
• Strong organizational analytical problem solving planning and decisionmaking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to consistently provide clear and concise information.
• Ability to manage workload to meet critical deadlines under challenging time constraints.
• Ability to make decisions without complete information or with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Desired:

• BS (required) or Masters (preferred) in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA/CMA (preferred)
• Public accounting background and experience with SOX audits is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. health care systems and pricing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience working with grosstonet accounting systems.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our shortterm incentive programs. 

• This job is eligible to participate in our longterm incentive programs

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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