Associate Director, Business Finance

Syneos Health, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

USA-CA-Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Ensures the integrity and compliance of revenue recognition policies in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for gross, net, and deferred revenue activities across global therapeutic areas.
• Develops, recommends, and maintains INCR revenue recognition principles, policies, processes, systems, controls, and procedures to meet financial reporting requirements and business needs.
• Records and reports project revenues for all contract types in full compliance with GAAP and company revenue recognition policy, ensuring adherence to monthly accounting close schedules.
• Oversees and improves unbilled and deferred revenue accounting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Provides global ownership for therapeutic areas to ensure consistent application of revenue recognition policies and implements new control processes as needed.
• Collaborates with therapeutic area teams on project close-out activities and project tracker balances to ensure month-end financial profiles accurately reflect project status.
• Conducts quarterly reviews of company financial applications and documents all related processes and procedures to maintain GAAP and corporate policy compliance.
• Reviews, approves, and negotiates proposals, change orders, and contract payment milestone terms to align with corporate profit and liquidity targets.
• Prepares monthly reviews and executive summaries of project results and financial metrics, identifying underperforming projects and recommending corrective actions to executive management.
• Maintains current and accurate backlog reporting, explaining significant variances and highlighting key changes from prior periods in executive-level summaries.
• Ensures all reporting activities exceed company requirements to enable rapid, data-driven business decisions.
• If assigned, manages and directs a team of finance professionals, including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, terminations, training, counseling, and discipline of direct reports.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to align financial reporting with therapeutic area objectives and global business strategies.
• Delivers clear, concise documentation and presentations to executive leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Supports continuous improvement of financial systems and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance across global operations.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education and experience with extensive progressive financial experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills with at least one year of direct management experience preferred
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, MAS90, or related accounting packages; Oracle experience preferred
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective presentation, documentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach; CPA or CMA preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company match on 401(k) contributions
• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Eligibility to earn commissions and bonuses based on company and individual performance
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time, with eligibility varying by state or municipality
• Company car or car allowance

Skills & Technologies

Junior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Syneos Health, Inc.

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical services organization providing clinical and commercial solutions. It integrates clinical development, outsourced commercialization, consulting, and communications services to accelerate the delivery of therapies to market. The company supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients across all phases of product development and commercialization, operating in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

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