Lead the FSS Americas organization, including accounting leads responsible for all entities in the Americas region (Canada and LATAM). Manage and coordinate the financial close process; conduct pre and post close meetings with stakeholders including: Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Corporate HQ and BPO provider.

• Review of financials and variance analysis with key stakeholders
• Review of potential late entries or top side adjustments with Corporate / HQ
• Review and present quarterly regional Balance Sheet consolidation and commentary
• Ensure that company financial reports are prepared in compliance with policies and directives, local GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely consultation and guidance for any complex accounting matters/ new contracts for each country in the region.
• Closely partner with Commercial Finance in establishing and managing the Balance sheet, DSO, Non-Promo P&L and entity planning processes for the entire region, including commentary on variances.
• Establish effective Internal Control environment and oversee control compliance monitoring
• Interpret and roll out of accounting policy/standards, including application of US GAAP (e.g., revenue recognition, new transaction types, etc.)
• Manage Indirect tax/VAT, secondary filings and local statutory requirements for all entities in the region and ensure that all reporting are submitted on time and prepared accurately.
• Work with key stakeholders to establish and sustain governance, high customer service standards, guidelines, and tools globally across AbbVie
• Support development and standardization of AbbVie Accounting policy and procedures
• Ensure compliance with AbbVie Accounting policy and procedures
• Initiate process improvements and quality reviews to simplify processes and improve productivity.
• Ensure holistic view of organizations and processes to provide excellent customer service to stakeholders and be a champion of AbbVie Finance Operating Model.
• Act as liaison with internal and external auditors, actuaries, etc.
• Lead or participate in special projects such as integration of acquired businesses, or implementation of new systems and tools.

Languages

• Proficiency in English
• Spanish or Portuguese would be an additional asset

Systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Intermediate to Advanced Excel
• SAP & consolidation systems (Hyperion, BPC)
• Reconciliation Tools (Blackline preferred)

Business Knowledge

• Business Processes & Financial Data Flows
• Ability to understand changing regulatory environments and technological advancements, while assessing impacts on current organizational structures and services
• Strong performance orientation, drives performance management throughout the organization, including people development
• Holistic view of organizations and processes to provide excellent customer service to stakeholders

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced Accounting – USGAAP preferred
• SOX and internal controls
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Cost/Inventory Accounting
• Advanced understanding of Principals of Tax Law
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Process design and improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Master degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/ACCA qualified
• MBA would be an asset
• +10 years of progressive experience in accounting, planning and financial analysis
• Minimum 7 years of people management experience, ideally also in leading large organizations (+20 employees)
• Proficient in reading / interpreting financial statements and analyzing performance on regional or consolidated level
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
• Previous ownership positions for key processes spanning traditional finance areas (e.g., Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Financial Planning and Analysis)
• Proven track record of building and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies
• Strong leadership skills required to coordinate and manage across multiple organizations, processes and initiatives, with ability to embrace total company’s perspective
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced and changing environment
• Ability to translate data into business insights and become key partner for Commercial and Operations Finance