PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright, and energetic teams.

Our colleagues in corporate strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

As an Associate Manager, Project Accounting you will manage activities of Project Accounting teams within the Analytical Services Division (ASD). You will ensure organizational adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Summarized Purpose: Manages activities of project accounting teams. Ensures organizational adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements. Ensures timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Reviews work submitted by accountants and supports as a SME in accounting close processes. Performs analysis on organizational or business unit financial and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. Coordinates and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assists with management decisions and activities.

Essential Functions:

• Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime as necessary.
• Assists in close activities and preparation of month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial statements as needed in ASD LOB teams.
• Oversee revenue and unbilled reporting to service statutory and group reporting schedules and applicable reconciliations.
• Identifies risk exposures and recommends corrective action to management.
• Monitors process controls to ensure compliance with SOX including internal controls.
• Review consolidated project unbilled\deferred balances impacting balance sheet and ensure appropriately reconciled by Analyst
• Review of consolidation of final project review to inform revenue load processes
• Completes special projects as directed and monitors any balance sheet accruals needed.
• Assist and ensure Project Accounting COE is providing accurate and timely responses to Internal and External Audit for reporting requests.LI-

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Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 to 5 years).

2+ year of leadership responsibility

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in problem solving and prioritizing
• Work effectively with all levels of employees
• Knowledge of approved accounting practices including financial statement information and preparation of financial reports and statistics
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressure

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD - If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!