Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting (fixed term 18 months)

at  Biogen

Job Description
As a Senior Analyst in the Corporate Accounting Team you will be a vital member of the CAO organization with the primary responsibility of overseeing the monthly closing processes for payroll and headcount related expenses, employee benefits, treasury-related transactions including cash, debt, and money markets, and various other accruals.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance or related discipline;
• 2+ years of accounting and finance experience (will consider public accounting, private accounting background or a mixture of public and private accounting;
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements;
• Experience with Oracle EBS, Hyperion, Blackline, and/or Business Objects preferred;
• Above-average proficiency with Microsoft Excel;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with senior management and across diverse groups;
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and has ability to manage multiple initiatives at same time and work under tight timelines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to see issues to resolution independently.
  Additional Information
  At our newly built, centrally located Warsaw office, our team supports a global organization with dedication and innovation. In this office, where 31 nationalities form our community, we celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace has earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate for three consecutive years and Best Places to Work Awards in both Poland and Europe.
  What drives us every day is our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare neurological diseases. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, join our team.
  We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative environment, where together, we make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

• Coordinate and complete month-end closing processes for a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities within Corporate Accounting Team, including payroll and headcount related expenses, employee benefits, treasury-related transactions including cash, debt, and money markets, and various other accruals.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating plan and latest forecasts for relevant accounts;
• Coordinate, prepare, review and maintain supporting work papers for quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures;
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to assist in the completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits;
• Review current accounting and reporting processes to identify ways to improve and automate;
• Ensure compliance of key accounting controls for Sarbanes Oxley purposes;
• Research, document and communicate new GAAP and disclosure issues for relevant accounts;
• Provide other general support to Corporate Accounting and others as required.
  Qualifications