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Manager, Accounting

AT Biogen
Biogen

Manager, Accounting

Cambridge, MA

About This Role

As the Manager of PO&T Accounting, you will be part of the broader Financial Planning & Analysis team, specifically supporting the Global Engineering Technical Services (GETS) function. Reporting to the Director of PO&T Business Planning, your primary focus will be on business planning and cost center management across operations areas such as Facilities, Real Estate & Planning, Global Security, and Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). You will serve as a vital Finance Business Partner, ensuring precise budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities while upholding accounting and control standards. In this role, you will also aid in capital planning and expenditure support and collaborate closely with corporate accounting. Your contributions will enhance financial alignment and strategic decision-making within the organization.

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What You'll Do

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for assigned functions, monitoring monthly performance against targets
  • Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate accounting entries
  • Serve as a key financial partner, providing essential insights and resolving financial issues for supported functions
  • Oversee capital expenditures for assigned functions, including business case model reviews and project approvals
  • Collaborate on cross-functional finance projects and participate in ad hoc initiatives as needed
  • Support P2P activities, including purchase order coding and approvals

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset, passionate about driving results and continuous improvement. Your strong communication skills allow you to effectively partner with diverse teams and stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess keen attention to detail, and demonstrate a high level of integrity. As an independent self-starter, you value ownership of your work and are committed to achieving financial excellence.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, audit, or finance
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, familiarity with ERP systems
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
  • Robust analytical abilities and business acumen
  • Decisive, accountable, and comfortable working with ambiguity

Preferred Skills

  • CPA or MBA
  • Hands-on experience with Hyperion and Oracle

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $106,000.00-$142,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Cambridge, MA, USA
Job ID: Biogen-REQ21290
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)