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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

SUMMARY:

This role leads and is responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting applications to include US GAAP compliance, evaluation and implementation of new accounting rules and guidance for complex transactions, internal controls support, year-end close and audit support, product cost maintenance, inventory management and management reporting among other tasks for the Bio-Sterile manufacturing facility located in Phoenix, AZ. This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) required by the job function.

Main Responsibilities:

Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

+ **Maintain Product Costs in Oracle**

+ OPM management (Copy costs, close WIP batches, run pre-processor, create accounting, and open Orgs)

+ Update Source Org Rollup in OPM

+ Check for Inventory Mfg. Error

+ **Inventory management**

+ Support the Site MRB Review process

+ Perform Inventory write-offs & reserves analysis and highlight potential risks

+ Perform quarterly 3rd party WHSE visits, inventory count audits and monitor WHSE cycle counts

+ Material disposals/destructions periodic controls verification

+ Manufacturing overhead and absorption tracking and monthly closing

+ Manufacturing variance analysis

+ WIP analysis

+ PPV analysis

+ **Headcount and Department Expense Tracking/Reporting**

+ Coordinates and record spending accruals for MRO, services and utilities

+ Participates in Business Unit meetings and Tiers, prepares financial results package and cost data for discussion

+ Works with business leaders to establish reporting and provide analysis that will assist operations in achieving and help drive performance

+ Fixed Assets & Capital reporting (CIP review, fixed asset reporting, depreciation calculations)

+ **Fixed Assets reporting (CIP, Spending, Capitalizations, Project Closings)**

+ CIP Reviews

+ Depreciation calculation & tracking

+ Annual Idle Fixed Assets Review

+ Payroll to GL review/reconciliation

+ Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations

**Budget/Projections:** Responsible for select departments

**Audits:** Assists with internal and external audits, as needed

**Finance Representation:** Represents Finance in the site's forums/meetings and shares financial results

**Operational Excellence Support:** Assists and supports Operational Excellence and other areas with the calculation of financial impact on opportunities

**Compliance:** Maintain internal control procedures as well as ensure compliance with SOX

Other Responsibilities

+ Acts as the back-up for the Finance Associate Director, as required

+ Performs ad hoc analysis, as needed

+ Participates in special projects as requested and also guides and supports other team members, as needed

Requirements

+ BA or BS in Accounting and/or Finance; CPA preferred

+ At least ten (10) years of Cost Accounting experience with at least five (5) years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing finance experience

+ Proven analytical skills with the ability to drive strategy and understand the impact across the organization. Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing; ability to clearly explain financial information to a variety of audiences, including non-financial stakeholders

+ Ability to set rigorous technical / architectural standards while speaking the language of the business to influence the strategic direction for reporting, analytics, and data quality capabilities

+ Team player able to interact with all levels and work on projects in a cross-functional team environment as well as interfacing effectively with corporate counterparts

+ Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and strong customer focus with the ability to recognize the impact of decisions on end users

+ Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint)

+ Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $122,000- 144,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ .

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R1593939

**Updated:** 2025-08-01 02:09:10.832 UTC

**Location:** Phoenix-AZ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.