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Sanofi

Director, Global Technical Accounting Transaction Support

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A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.

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Director, Global Technical Accounting Transaction Support Employer Sanofi Location Morristown, New Jersey Start date Jul 20, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Administration , Accounting , Finance Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Pharm Country Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Job title:
Director, Global Technical Accounting Transaction Support Location:
Morristown, NJ About the job Ready to push the limits of whats possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. This position reports directly to the Head, Global Technical Accounting Transaction Support and is responsible for performing the identification, research, analysis and documentation of various accounting topics including operational projects, business initiatives, and contractual agreements to ensure compliance with the Sanofi Global Guide of Accounting (SAGA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This position will have significant interactions and visibility with senior level management, including multiple Executive Committee members, business development, and independent auditors. It will also be key that this position cooperates transversely with other teams within Corporate Consolidations & Statutory reporting to ensure awareness to ensure proper recording and disclosing of various accounting topics including operational projects, business initiatives and contractual agreements. This person will service all Global general business units (GBUs) and be part of the Finance organization. About Sanofi Were an R D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide technical advice in such areas as revenue recognition from out-licensing, mergers & acquisitions, divestments, alliances, collaboration agreements, R D in-licensing arrangements and lease agreements among other operational topics and strategic projects. Review accounting treatments with respect to financial instruments proposed by Corporate Treasury Review contemplated business transactions and agreements and assess Group accounting consequences (also on the basis of facts and circumstances) Collaborate with other groups within Consolidations and Statutory Reporting regarding the reporting and disclosure consequences on various accounting topics including operational projects, business initiatives and contractual agreements of which technical advice was provided. Collaborate with other groups outside of Consolidations and Statutory reporting regarding the accounting consequences of various accounting topics including operational projects, business initiatives and contractual agreements, specifically Account to Report, Tax, External Auditors etc. Write and communicate formal accounting position papers and memos for internal purpose to be distributed to the groups impacted internally as well as for external auditors. Interact with Internal Control as it relates to formalization of accounting treatments in regard to technical advice on key transactions and operational projects provided and perform SOX requirements as deemed necessary Assess preliminary impacts of new accounting and reporting pronouncements as it relates to existing and new contractual arrangements and key operational initiatives Provide input and examples for the Group accounting manual based on prior experience with historical complex transactions Participate in global accounts committees to provide technical accounting expertise on various projects and initiatives raised by the various countries as well as contractual agreements etc. Contribute to the Finance organizations hard closing process by ensuring that all one-off complex transactions are appropriately documented and concluded on in order to ensure a smooth year end process. Contribute to the Finance organizations hard closing process by supporting initiatives made by the department to ensure the completeness around all one-off complex transactions occurring globally are documented and concluded on in a timely fashion and also aligned with internal key stakeholders as well as external auditors.
About You Knowledge, Skills, and Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university Area of specialization: Accounting 7-10 years of professional experience CPA Certification Must have management/supervision experience in a public accounting firm. Knowledge of
US GAAP & IFRS
required Pharmaceutical industry knowledge a plus Excellent organizational and communication skills - written and oral. Strong interpersonal, proven leadership and team building skills are a must. Detail-oriented Why Choose Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether its through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #GD-SA #LI-SA #LI-Onsite #vhd All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here. Company Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Science has been our calling from the beginning. Sanofi's heritage of turning the impossible into the possible stretches back to the 19th century — a rich history of healthcare innovation built by diverse companies united by one shared purpose. More than 150 years later, that spirit lives in everything we do and every person we serve — from the patients who take our medicines, to the healthcare professionals who trust us, to the 83,000+ employees and communities around the world who make it all possible. And today, we're writing the next chapter of that legacy. We are an R D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. And it all starts with people like you — from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles — united by a single mission: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Take the most important step in your career and help us change the lives of patients, families, and communities for the better. Company info Location Cambridge Massachusetts United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert Similar jobs Associate Manager - Finance Hyderabad, India Senior Manager, Network Supply Chain Finance (Contractor) Bridgewater, New Jersey Manager, Tax Accounting & Reporting North Chicago, IL