Senior Accountant, US Accounting

The Opportunity

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor within the U.S. Accounting Team, reporting to the Associate Director of U.S. Accounting & Reporting and responsible for executing core Record-to-Report (R2R) accounting activities. In the near term, this individual will focus principally on Alastin Skincare. Following migration from NetSuite to Oracle in mid-2027, this individual will have the opportunity to support accounting across all U.S. entities. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and technically accurate financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Galderma’s Accounting Manual (GAM). The Senior Accountant maintains the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of assigned Balance Sheet accounts and supports the preparation of financial information used in internal and external reporting. This individual partners closely with Global Business Services (GBS) and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant execution of accounting processes and contributes to global initiatives that impact the U.S. operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and reporting processes in alignment with the global accounting calendar and close schedule.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting with a focus on Balance Sheet accounts, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• For assigned areas, ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all submitted financial data, in compliance with IFRS, Galderma’s Accounting Manual (GAM), and statutory requirements.
• Confirm proper classification of financial reporting lines for both IFRS (FCCS) and core performance (PBCS) books.
• Support 2027 ERP system migration for Alastin Skincare, moving from NetSuite to Oracle.
• Maintain and validate high volume commission vendors’ bank account details, supporting customer onboarding and microsite creation.
• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable in NetSuite, using Strongroom for AP automation and document retention.
• Assist implementation of Coupa for AP, concurrent to the Oracle system integration.
• Oversee GBS tasks related to cash management.
• For assigned account, perform Balance Sheet reviews and document analytical reviews of account fluctuations to validate accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial results.
• Use reporting tools and system data to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and validate appropriate accounting treatment across relevant ledgers in accordance with IFRS and GAM.
• Partner closely with GBS to ensure timely and accurate review of journal entries, reconciliations and supporting documentation for assigned areas.
• Support global/local finance projects, ERP enhancements, process improvements, and accounting policy implementations impacting the U.S. operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or CPA is a plus)
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within pharmaceutical, consumer goods, or similarly complex, public company multinational environments;
• Solid understanding of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP, with the ability to research and apply accounting guidance to moderately complex transactions
• Experience with Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services operating models is a plus
• Strong ERP system knowledge (NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a consistent track record of delivering accurate work under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including proposing practical, scalable solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a multicultural, matrixed organization
• Contributes to a culture of collaboration, respect, empathy, and partnership, and supports Galderma’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion