Senior Corporate Accountant

Requisition Number: 5046

Position Title: Senior Corporate Accountant, Global Accounting

External Description:

Who we are 

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.  

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of almost 2,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.  

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.    

 

What the Senior Corporate Accountant does at Worldwide  

The Senior Corporate Accountant plays a key role in accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit activities across the organization and may be involved in accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls supporting a multi-jurisdiction operating model.

 

What you will do  

• Delivering assigned responsibilities supporting a timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process
• Participate in global operational accounting activities, to include the delivery of effective and efficient end-to-end accounting solutions and processes
• Accounting system/process development, implementation, and ongoing execution
• Implementation of efficient and automated systems and processes solutions
• Comprehensive documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Information and analysis to support monthly balance sheet and P&L reviews that provide insight into key business drivers that are impacting financial results
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. 

 

What you will bring to the role  

• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting required
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and month end accounting close required
• Experience with international operations a plus
• Experience with external audits a plus
• Experience with international statutory audits a plus
• Prior experience within CRO or pharmaceutical sectors a plus
• Experience in a service business and working in a global organization is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
• Able to thrive in a fast paced and evolving organization

 

Your experience  

• 6+ years of global accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to research, document, and implement solutions to emerging accounting issues to include both U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Knowledge and experience with cloud-based ERP systems preferred
• Must demonstrate good judgment and mature business skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Some international travel may be required

 

Why Worldwide  

At Worldwide, we balance fun with the serious business of changing lives. We have a values-driven culture that is built from the ground up. We empower our team members to treat every clinical trial like a patient’s life depends on it – because it does. Our leaders are in the trenches with you - committed to advancing science and moving mountains for our customers.    

Interested in hearing more about Worldwide or our roles? Check out our careers page at www.worldwide.com/careers!  

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Community / Marketing Title: Senior Corporate Accountant

Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Raleigh, North Carolina US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.