Senior Manager, Accounting

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 the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic \"fill and finish\" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do. 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 The Position Lead accounting and financial close activities supporting DPM US manufacturing operations and helps ensure strong financial stewardship, governance, and business partnering across the organization. The role is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, balance sheet governance, internal controls, and accurate, timely accounting outcomes aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations. This position also drives people leadership, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of accounting processes in a complex, regulated, and growing manufacturing environment. Relationships Reports to Director or above. Interacts with Finance, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Global Finance, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, and Legal stakeholders. Supervises accounting professionals and provides leadership, coaching, and escalation support within the team. Essential Functions Lead accounting activities for DPM US, ensuring compliance with applicable US GAAP, IFRS, and Novo Nordisk accounting policies Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables Ensure integrity of general ledger, balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and supporting documentation Review and approve journal entries, accounting analyses, and significant estimates impacting financial results Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for manufacturing, inventory, fixed assets, capital projects, and operational expenditures Own balance sheet governance, including identification of financial risks and follow-up on mitigation actions Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements Lead internal and external audit activities, manage auditor interactions, and ensure timely remediation of findings Act as escalation point for complex accounting, reporting, and financial governance matters within scope Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide accounting guidance that supports informed business decisions Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, including performance management and capability building Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness within the accounting team Coordinate alignment with Global Finance and other stakeholders on policies, processes, and reporting requirements Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of accounting processes and close activities Support implementation of new systems, tools, and accounting requirements impacting the function Identify opportunities to improve reporting quality, efficiency, and control effectiveness across accounting operations Ensure alignment between accounting outputs, operational drivers, and overall business objectives Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to effectively collaborate across functions and drive alignment Apply sound judgment, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality, accurate results Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties Other accountabilities as assigned Physical Requirements Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.) Development Of People Supervisory. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study from an accredited university required Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience required Minimum of three (3) years of direct people leadership experience required Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls required Experience managing accounting operations and financial close processes required Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills required CPA Certification required Public accounting background (Big Four or national firm preferred) preferred Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries preferred Knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets, and capital project accounting preferred Experience working in global, matrixed organizations preferred SAP and financial systems experience preferred Experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives preferred Equal Opportunity Employment Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr