Analyzes financial data, prepares financial statements and accounting schedules, maintains ledgers and records, manages accounting-system data entry, and supports audits. Oversees month-end close activities, internal controls, SOX documentation, statutory reviews, and continuous improvement projects. The role also supports acquisitions, divestitures, special projects, and multinational accounting operations while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
Use Your Power for Purpose
Your financial expertise and deep understanding are essential in ensuring our products remain in production and our innovators continue their groundbreaking work. Whether you are involved in establishing, coordinating, researching, or managing financial operations, your role is essential in delivering our medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
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, or disability.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Finance & Accounting
Your financial expertise and deep understanding are essential in ensuring our products remain in production and our innovators continue their groundbreaking work. Whether you are involved in establishing, coordinating, researching, or managing financial operations, your role is essential in delivering our medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Analyze financial data, generate comprehensive financial reports, and prepare Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statements, and various accounting schedules.
- Oversee and maintain company accounts and financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting and auditing policies.
- Update journals, ledgers, and other financial transaction records, verifying data accuracy and preparing detailed reports.
- Manage data entry activities within accounting system.
- Engage directly with customers and business partners on complex activities, delivering accurate financial and accounting analysis for external accountants and corporate audit.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley related internal control documentation, supporting internal and external audits.
- Lead continuous improvement projects, maintain relationships with serviced groups, oversee significant elements of the month-end close process, and perform local statutory analytical reviews.
- Provide support related to acquisitions or divestitures, participate in special projects, and engage in initiatives beyond existing roles and responsibilities.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
- Strong grasp of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Relevant accounting experience and a comprehensive understanding of managing multi-national accounting operations
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Relevant pharmaceutical experience
- Public accounting experience
- Key Enterprise Resource Planning and Edge system experience
- Proficiency in Tableau and advanced system application and products
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
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, or disability.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Finance & Accounting
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