Description

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

The Manager, General Accounting is accountable for supervising essential financial functions, which include treasury operations, tax compliance and reporting, cash flow management, payroll accounting, accrual processes, fixed assets, leases and intercompany transactions. This role is critical in maintaining the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with both internal and external policies.

Relationships

Reports to Director

Essential Functions

• Team Management: Lead and develop direct reports and manage the workflow of additional GL resources, fostering a high performing team environment.
• Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage daily cash operations, banking relationships, and cash forecasting. Ensure appropriate controls are in place for cash disbursements and funding activities.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Coordinate tax filings, including income tax, sales/use tax, and other local statutory requirements. Liaise with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Support tax planning initiatives and audits.
• Payroll & Accruals: Oversee payroll accounting, ensuring accurate payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting. Manage monthly accrual processes, including bonus, vacation, and other compensation-related items.
• Intercompany Transactions: Ensure timely and accurate recording of intercompany transactions in compliance with transfer pricing policies. Reconcile intercompany balances and support global settlement processes.
• Fixed Assets & Leases: Provide oversight of Fixed Assets, Leases, and expansion projects in accordance to US GAAP, IFRS, and company policy.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Lead general ledger activities and ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with IFRS and company policy. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. Collaborate cross-functionally during the close process to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization across all accounting functions. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX, company policies, and audit requirements. Support internal and external audits as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• 100% work scheduled based on-site at Bloomington, Indiana facility.
• Ability to sit at a desk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study from an accredited university, required
• CPA, CMA, or MBA, preferred
• Four (4) years of relevant experience, required
• Experience within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment, preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial modeling, required
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills, required
• Adaptability and continuous learning, required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail, required
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams, required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.