US-NJ Madison, SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, Wyeth 0844
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Position: Sr. Financial Analyst
Date: July 27, 2007
JOB #0844
Location: Madison, NJ
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:  Position title:  Sr. Financial Analyst - Stock Based Compensation. 

By working at Wyeth, you can help others to live longer, more fulfilling lives while realizing other important professional objectives. Discovering and developing innovative products in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer healthcare, nutritional and animal healthcare, our global organization is dedicated to making the world a healthier place to live. Wyeth has a long-standing value of respect for people that promotes a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities. As a global corporation, Wyeth is committed to cultivating a diverse workplace where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints are valued. Diverse candidates are encouraged to respond. 

We currently have a career opportunity in our Corporate Accounting Department at our Madison, NJ headquarters for a Senior Financial Analyst. 

In this position you will be responsible for:  

• Calculating the Long Term Incentive (LTI) compensation activity and preparing related journal entries (monthly).

• Calculating expense forecast related to LTI and Deferred Compensation Plans.

• Producing the reporting data required for internal/external reporting requirements (quarterly and annually).

• Reviewing new and proposed accounting pronouncements and the latest technical developments of the FASB, SEC, EITF, IRS. You will also be responsible for assessing their impact to Wyeth.

• Interfacing across multiple disciplines within Wyeth (accounting, consolidations, forecasting, tax, information systems) and the external audit group, to analyze procedures and implement best practices for consistent reporting.

• Maintaining current and planned procedural documentation including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance procedures.

• Interfacing with an external software vendor and assisting in a project to streamline and mechanize reporting.

• Future assignment may include other aspects of accounting including deferred compensation, supplemental retirement plans, and analysis of reserves for other employee/non-employee plans. 

Successful candidates will possess:

• BS in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA certification.

• 2-5 years of related work experience.

• Strong understanding of accounting processes.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

• Ability to research ideas and develop and communicate an action plan.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management. 

Any of the following would be an asset:

• Experience in a public accounting role.

• An MBA.

• Knowledge of Hyperion and/or SAP.

• Previous systems requirement development from a user perspective and cutover experience is also desirable. 

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers 

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.