Senior Accounting Partner

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.   

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. 

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.  

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. 

About the job:

The Senior Accounting Partner for North America will provide Account-to-Report (A2R) processing and related services with end-to-end accountability. A2R GBS Shared Services Hubs are in three regions (Americas, Europe, Asia).   Americas Hub will provide processing capabilities and expertise.  Senior Accounting Partner in North America will support Head of Finance Operations (HFO) in the US to provide front-line local service in the following areas:

Asset Accounting Management, Tax and Interco accounting, Treasury account, GL accounts closing and reporting

The purpose of this role is to:

• Be an Account to Report partner to the local business and provide value add services to key stakeholders through proximity, knowledge of local business, culture and language

• Jointly with the Hub Shared Services Centers, deliver end to end services

• Facilitate resolution of operational issues in an effective and timely manner

• Support operational KPIs and compliance with Opella policies and guidelines

• Drive continuous improvement

The A2R GBS Senior Accounting Partner reports to Head of Finance Operations North America and works closely with Finance (Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control...), other GBS departments, Customer Service and A2R teams in the Hub Shared Service Centers.

Main Responsibilities:

Operation

Review, validate and provide local expertise in

• Asset Accounting Management – inventory costing, valuation and depreciation, asset life cycle management, inventory follow-up and month end reporting leveraging support services in the Latin America hub.

• Treasury – entries relating to financial instruments, forex net position calculation

• Financial closing and reporting – monthly closing activities, external financial reporting

• Contribute to A2R processes, transactions and reports in compliance with Opella accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit requirements

• Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and responding to inquiries

Continuous improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities and potential automation

• Participate in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition

• Participate in global projects as required

Functional

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end A2R processes and GBS organization

• Knowledge of A2R processes at transaction level (Asset Accounting Management, Tax & Interco accounting, Treasury, Financial closing and reporting)

Technical

• Hands-on experience of SAP and closing tools (Cadency/ Blackline)

• Strong Excel Skills

• Digital acumen to leverage IT to drive process simplification

Interpersonal

• Strong customer orientation with ability to understand and meet their requirements

• Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner

• Team player, cooperating with direct and remote teams with an end-to-end service delivery mindset

Leadership

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and processes

• Strong communication skills, change agent

• Committed and focused on results delivery

About You:

• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or CPA

• 8-10 years hands on experience in Account to Report processes in an international, multicultural, complex environment

• Public Accounting/Big-4 Accounting experience a plus

• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

• Fluent in English

Why us? 

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. 

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: 

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. 

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. 

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. 

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. 

www.opella.com/en/careers

Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

125,250.00 - 208,750.00 USD Annual

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be

eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be

found through the LINK.

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