Lead month-end close, prepare and review general journal entries and management reporting, perform reconciliations and variance analysis, support payroll and tax filings, improve internal controls and processes, and collaborate across finance and cross-functional teams to support accounting projects and ERP/reporting implementations.
ABOUT ALIMENTIV
Alimentiv is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a clear and focused strategy: advancing therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. For more than 30 years, this specialization has enabled strong scientific credibility, operational discipline, and consistent delivery—supporting over 70% of investigational IBD compounds.
We are a privately held, profit-with-purpose organization, committed to responsible growth and the disciplined reinvestment of capital into innovation, systems, and our people. With approximately 700 employees across multiple countries and three established service lines, we offer both the scale of a global organization and the agility of a focused specialist.
For accounting and finance professionals, Alimentiv offers the opportunity to contribute to a business where financial stewardship, transparency, and performance directly support long-term value creation. Our finance teams are critical partners in guiding sustainable growth, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring that our investments continue to drive both business performance and meaningful clinical impact.
If you’re looking to apply your expertise in an environment that values precision, accountability, and purpose—we’d welcome the conversation.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You'll be responsible for overseeing financial activities, maintaining accurate and timely financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices. The role will require competency in financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, internal controls, finance, and tax. Supports the Sr. Manager, Accounting in day-to-day activities and projects, and provides guidance to the Accounting team and others.
Specifically, we are targeting accounting professionals who have owned end to end processes including month-end, reconciliations, variance analysis, etc., as well as those with experience in multi-national organizations. Exposure to tax reporting is also highly desirable.
Financial Reporting & Analysis (30%)
- Preparation and/or review of general journal entries for all companies.
- Preparation and review of all management level reporting (product line/executive/departmental) including detailed and appropriate analysis of variances (mainly expenses) where required.
- Evaluate and implement appropriate accounting policies and procedures to meet financial reporting needs.
Account Reconciliation (25%)
- Prepare and update account reconciliation files on a pre-determined schedule to ensure the accuracy of financial records and prepare appropriate level balance sheet analysis.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial statements.
- Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure any outstanding balances are cleared appropriately
Payroll & Taxation (15%)
- Preparation of accurate and timely entries relating to payroll transactions.
- Coordinate with tax professionals to prepare and file tax returns by providing data and responses in a timely manner.
- Assess tax requirements for all entities to ensure best practices are implemented and entities are compliant with regulations and guidelines.
Internal Controls/Process Improvements/Projects (15%)
- Document and where necessary develop and maintain departmental processes and procedures to ensure up-to-date detailed work instructions.
- Identify operational risks and implement internal controls to minimize risk that aligns with organization’s strategy, mission, vision, and values.
- Working with the Sr. Manager, Accounting, identify and prioritize projects, develop a workplan and monitor through completion.
Team Collaboration (15%)
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and guidance.
- Collaborate with other accounting and finance professionals to maintain consistency and best practices.
- Support various special projects from creation to implementation including software implementation and product line analytical and accounting support where required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance specialization preferred) and 4-6 years of progressive Accounting experience
- Accounting or finance specialty preferred, and CPA designation preferred
- Global accounting and tax experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP and ASPE
- Experience with tax authorities
- Business Acumen
- Communication skills
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Technical familiarity and experience with ERP systems and other accounting systems that integrate into ERP systems
- Technical skills: proficiency in Excel, ability to use Excel tools/other systems to generate reports that meet reporting needs
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Proven ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to question the status quo and propose innovative alternatives.
- Excellent analytical skills to evaluate processes and identify inefficiencies.
- A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and achieving tangible results.
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment and selection lifecycle upon request to [email protected]
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