Senior Director, BPO Management

at  Jazz Pharmaceuticals

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharma.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
The Senior Director for BPO Management will spearhead our Accounting Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy, driving excellence in overseeing and optimizing the activities within our external BPO partner. This person will partner closely with the VP Finance and various members of the Finance senior leadership team to drive CFO organization and company initiatives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders; consultative and collaborative style that allows for influence without authority
• Strong communication and presentation skills and a demonstrated track record of working effectively with senior level executives
• Ability to clearly assess complex issues, communicate them in a clear and concise manner, and develop appropriate solutions in a timely manner
• Technologically proficient, especially with Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications
• Enthusiastic, positive professional attitude with integrity and reliability
• Strategic individual who can see the “big picture” and be future thinking
• Experience working in a global organization with knowledge of application of intercompany and transfer pricing structures
• Experience partnering with or managing a BPO team an advantage
• Resilient – able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND LICENSES

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, and/or professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA) preferred
• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience, preferably in a dynamic international organization. Big 4 experience an advantage
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of the following systems an advantage: SAP S/4 HANA, BPC, Oracle, Blackline, Concur
• International travel required e.g. meet with BPO partner in India at least once per year
  Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
  The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html

• Drive the vision and strategy for end-to-end Record-to-Report (RTR) Accounting operations and processes
• Reviewer responsibility for ex-US entity trial balances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Provide accounting policy application guidance to Global Finance (FP&A) and other business partners as needed for ex-US geography
• Oversee General Ledger operations for all global operations