Associate Director, Accounting

As the Associate Director, Accounting, you will be part of a high performing and highly motivated finance team, with the primarily responsibility of supporting the Order to Cash (“OTC”) process and Ex-US Accounting and Reporting team, while managing the operations of our OTC strategy. You will support a team in Amsterdam and work with various internal and external groups requiring excellent cross-functional teamwork. In this role, you will work directly with senior management and will gain significant exposure throughout the organization, while supporting our growth and business goals as a key team member of our Accounting and Reporting team.   The successful candidate must not be afraid to crunch some numbers from SAP while maintaining a strategic mindset in implementing and enhancing our strategy. The ability to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders and connecting the dots on optimizing end-to-end processes will help you to exceed. A strong understanding in US GAAP and internal/external reporting is required.    Note that this is a very “hands on role” that will provide the candidate the opportunity to manage and complete various projects, while gaining exposure to the overall US and Ex-US leadership teams. The ideal candidate must be willing to role-up their sleeves and get into the details.

Supports an international team, with the ultimate responsibility to confirm that our business operations and Ex-US product revenue sales are accurately reported under US GAAP within SAP (ERP system) and internal/external reports. Actively leads and completes various projects, based on the applicable business and Accounting and Reporting needs, while working independently to find and implement solutions. Ensures team members remain motivated, challenged through learning opportunities and guided in their professional development with an effective coaching relationship. Builds close business relationships with the various commercial and market access teams and understands our pricing strategies and agreements for all products in each market. Works with senior leadership, both within Finance and outside of finance, on reporting our Gross-to-Net (“GTN”) accounting adjustments and changes in our pricing models, monthly. Business partner for our 3PL/4PL service providers, and finance representative for the overall OTC strategy. Process and SOX control owner for various key processes and related controls. Governance committee member and actively participates and leads certain ALNY Governance Committees. Oversees the execution of our Accounting and Reporting strategy and actively monitors and adjusts the strategy based on changes within the business. Oversees the month end close process and supports the team during the account reconciliation, while reviewing the Blackline and Auditboard tasks. Supports the Group and local statutory audits. Supports and mentors the overall Ex-US Accounting team and provides active guidance on various US GAAP and SOX related topics.

Master’s degree in accounting and US C.P.A. certification required Proven leadership experience in public accounting (Big 4) (and private industry is preferred), with a minimum of 10+ years of accumulated experience (3+ years in an accounting leadership capacity required). Strong written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills Detail-oriented and strong business analytical skills Positive attitude and strong work ethic   Strong technical skills including US GAAP and SEC reporting plus Proven experience in performing with cross-functional teams and projects to accomplish desired results, and confident in communicating with senior members of management Advanced Excel knowledge SAP experience a strong plus Strong command of English language (verbal and written)   #LI-LR1 About Alnylam:  Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference