Manager, GTN Accounting

Role Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional to join the GTN Accounting and Contract Operations team. This role supports Gross-to-Net (GTN) and Accounts Receivable (AR) accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis. The candidate should have strong technical accounting skills (preferably GTN), experience with rebate/coupon programs, knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance, and the ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, yearly GTN accounting close activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies
• Prepare/review journal entries and reclassifications related to GTN components, including rebates, coupons, cash discounts, returns, chargeback, intercompany transactions
• Prepare variance analyses, including rate variances between actuals and forecasts, and provide meaningful insights
• Monitor and record divestiture activity sweeps to ensure accurate reporting
• Oversee a timely upload of sales reports to SharePoint
• Review and approve account reconciliations in accordance with close timelines
• Develop and communicate a clear narrative around GTN results, highlighting trends, forecast updates and key drivers by products and by business unit
• Analyze and present coupon and rebates trends, supporting forecasting
• Maintain and update quarterly roll forward schedules to support GTN transparency and audit readiness
• Assist in the calculation of sales returns reserves and returns sampling process
• Serve as a liaison for internal and external audit requests related to GTN
• Support staff development through training, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Reconcile and prepare monthly AR tie-outs and bad debt reserves schedules
• Serve as the accounting point of contact for Finacity tie-outs and reporting requirements
• Prepare and analyze the monthly Aged Trial Balance (ATB)
• Prepare and analyze the monthly MAR reporting
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in accounting or finance
• 4+ years of GTN accounting experience in the Generics and/or Brand pharmaceuticals
• 2 years of audit experience is a plus
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to provide insights and drive alignment on GTN matters
• Experience researching, documenting, and operationalizing accounting treatments for complex customer contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and the ability to propose practical solutions
• Solid understanding of rebate and coupon programs, chargeback, returns processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP and HFM is a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with all levels within organization
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization and efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet tight deadlines

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in accounting or finance

Skills

• GAAP and SOX compliance knowledge
• Rebate, coupon, chargeback, and returns processes
• Financial systems: SAP, HFM (plus)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration and effective communication
• Audit coordination and liaison