Senior Manager Accounting, Mergers and Aquisitions
Apply NowCompany: Qiagen
Location: Germantown, MD 20874
Description:
Overview
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
This position will report to the VP Finance, NA and supports activities related to our local financial reporting. This position will be involved in month end close activities and reviews, some contact with external auditors as well as special projects for different local and global processes and financial aspects of M&A.
Accounting
- Review of the financial statement packages
- Review month-end reconciliations to support the monthly close process, such as Bank reconciliation, WIP reconciliation and deferred revenue
- Review month-end close procedures
- Review of the quarterly and year-end closing calendars
- Implementation of new accounting pronouncements
- Perform technical accounting research to identify proper accounting treatment and support current policies
- Roll out internal controls to recently acquired subsidiaries.
Strategic Support
- Support NA audit engagement with external auditors
- Support compliance with financial or SOX audits
- Assist in the implementation of internal controls and process improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements as they arise to improve efficiency and compliance
- Review supporting schedules provided by various internal groups
- Assist in operational needs such as reviewing and approving contracts and sales orders.
- Support ongoing local and global process improvement and projects
Integration and acquisition support
- Assist in due diligence of potential acquisitions, including PPA and accounting memos
- Lead the integration of acquired companies
- Participate in preparation of Purchase accounting memos & related accounting treatments of acquired entities
- Align acquired entity accounting systems with US GAAP and QIAGEN existing practices
- Manage acquired entities accounting reports
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- 5 years "Big Four" audit experience
- Supervisory experience and experience with companies that have multiple entities
- Preferred some experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
- Office attendance required (min. 3 days per week)
Personal Requirements
- Ability to work comfortably under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines within a team environment
- Strategic thinker with an ability to see beyond accounting and understand the business
- Problem solver who can work independently and demonstrate strong organizational skills and self-management
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create relationships in the organization with very good communication skills also in an international environment
- Open-minded and flexible in thought and action
- Person could expect up to 10% travel while integrating a subsidiary
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits[redacted] . This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
This position will report to the VP Finance, NA and supports activities related to our local financial reporting. This position will be involved in month end close activities and reviews, some contact with external auditors as well as special projects for different local and global processes and financial aspects of M&A.
Accounting
- Review of the financial statement packages
- Review month-end reconciliations to support the monthly close process, such as Bank reconciliation, WIP reconciliation and deferred revenue
- Review month-end close procedures
- Review of the quarterly and year-end closing calendars
- Implementation of new accounting pronouncements
- Perform technical accounting research to identify proper accounting treatment and support current policies
- Roll out internal controls to recently acquired subsidiaries.
Strategic Support
- Support NA audit engagement with external auditors
- Support compliance with financial or SOX audits
- Assist in the implementation of internal controls and process improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements as they arise to improve efficiency and compliance
- Review supporting schedules provided by various internal groups
- Assist in operational needs such as reviewing and approving contracts and sales orders.
- Support ongoing local and global process improvement and projects
Integration and acquisition support
- Assist in due diligence of potential acquisitions, including PPA and accounting memos
- Lead the integration of acquired companies
- Participate in preparation of Purchase accounting memos & related accounting treatments of acquired entities
- Align acquired entity accounting systems with US GAAP and QIAGEN existing practices
- Manage acquired entities accounting reports
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- 5 years "Big Four" audit experience
- Supervisory experience and experience with companies that have multiple entities
- Preferred some experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
- Office attendance required (min. 3 days per week)
Personal Requirements
- Ability to work comfortably under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines within a team environment
- Strategic thinker with an ability to see beyond accounting and understand the business
- Problem solver who can work independently and demonstrate strong organizational skills and self-management
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create relationships in the organization with very good communication skills also in an international environment
- Open-minded and flexible in thought and action
- Person could expect up to 10% travel while integrating a subsidiary
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits[redacted] . This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.