Bbc Finance And Business Operations - Manager
Pfizer Inc. (San Diego, California)

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Description: This is an extremely unique opportunity with multifaceted financial and operational responsibilities within one of the BBC's business units. The Finance and Business Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall financial and operational management of CovX Research LLC. Responsibilities include financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, capital budget planning, contract/outsourcing compliance, purchasing, information systems and facility management.

Position Responsibilities

- Lead role for the accounting/finance, procurement and site operations functions at CovX
- Maintain accurate financial books and records for CovX from a GAAP accounting perspective
- Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial information (including variance analysis) to senior management at CovX and to Pfizers BBC Headquarters
- Manage internal budgeting process at CovX, including: establishment of annual expense and capital budgets, creating/reviewing department and company-wide variance reports, and monitoring expenditures vs. budget/forecast
- Provide oversight for contract compliance including management of Confidentiality Agreements, Service Agreements and non-vendor agreements.
- "Provide oversight role regarding: facilities contract service providers (general maintenance services, housekeeping, pest control, excluding laboratory management), as well as domestic and international shipping, receiving, mailroom, etc.
- Liaise with finance counterparts across Pfizer Global Research and Development where CovX may be collaborating on projects, ensuring charges are recorded properly, commitments are kept and proper controls are in place
- Manage site-level vendor contracts for outsourcing, equipment service contracts, etc.
- Lead the capital equipment budgeting and management process; establishing and monitoring the site-level budget, ensuring projects are capitalized appropriately, validating and managing the physical asset inventory, etc.
- Maintain oversight/approval authority for payroll, accounts payable, outgoing wire transfers, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Participate in the establishment, implementation and monitoring of internal controls and policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other statutory requirements (Sarbanes-Oxley)
- Lead CovX through Pfizers periodic Corporate Internal Audits, as well as year-end audits with the Companys external auditors
- Develop, maintain and administer the site-wide Business Continuity Plan

Reporting & Organizational Relationships
- Report to BBC Finance Director
- Liaise with PFE corporate groups as required

Please note that the successful candidate will be under the employment terms and conditions of CovX Research LLC, which differ from other Pfizer locations Qualifications: Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and skills

Education:

- BS/BA in Accounting
- Advanced degree a plus
- CPA, CMA preferred

Experience, competencies and skills:

- 5 plus years experience in finance
- 3 plus years of experience in Pharma/Biotech industry preferred
- Excellent knowledge of SOX controls
- Management experience in an accounting/finance environment
- Experience with Ariba a plus
- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has
been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This
commitment is no less important when it comes to our
employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have
resources to help them develop and succeed both in their
careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is
through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers
employees and their eligible dependents the variety and
flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life. Job Location: La Jolla, CA Job Number: 080932 Company URL: http://www.pfizer.com Company Profile: Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals. Our innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has two business segments: health care and animal health. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for Pfizer. Pfizer retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.