Senior Specialist, Finance Processes & Control

Job Description For this exciting opportunity, we are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong desire to learn, and a solid compliance focus. The ideal candidate enjoys working across functions and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the organization. Reporting to the Associate Director, SOX Controls and Compliance, within the Controllers organization, this role supports Organon's Global Internal Controls Framework and SOX compliance. The role will also provide advice and guidance on Controls Governance, SOX compliance matters, and related systems including Grants of Authority (GoA), with many opportunities to interact with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organization. In addition, this role will support transition-related activities associated with the pending acquisition of Organon by Sun Pharma.

As a Senior Specialist, you will perform a mix of complex and routine activities, making decisions independently and in consultation with the Associate Director when needed. Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide financial compliance support globally and help ensure adherence to the Company’s Global Internal Controls Framework. Serve as the subject matter expert for the Internal Control Solution (Optro, formerly AuditBoard), overseeing security access requests, process enhancements, testing, custom reporting, and issue resolution. Partner with business process owners to assess risks, design controls, evaluate control deficiencies and identify global trends, develop remediation plans, and maintain the related SOX control documentation. Support projects and initiatives to standardize, optimize, and automate control activities. Address segregation of duties (SoD) issues for SAP users. Deliver SOX compliance education and training. Provide subject matter expertise on the Global Internal Controls Framework. Collaborate with both internal and external auditors on compliance matters and help resolve control-related issues. Provide financial compliance expertise in support of business development transactions and/or system implementations. Support Grants of Authority (GoA) inquiries. Support integration activities before and after acquisition close, including changes in organization, processes, controls, and oversight, as well as transition activities. Required Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. An MBA and/or CPA qualification is a plus. Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing or a SOX compliance/ internal control role. Strong technology skills and proficiency with business systems. Experience with and strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA. Strong business acumen; experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Experience using Optro (formerly AuditBoard) or other internal control and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) systems. High level of integrity and commitment to compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Secondary Job Description Who We Are: Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse