Senior Director - Financial Reporting

About the position At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Senior Director - Financial Reporting Your Responsibilities: Responsibilities • Lead the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team in coordinating and executing timely SEC Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, including earnings releases and related materials. • Provide technical accounting guidance, support business development activities, and perform financial due diligence, purchase price allocations, and valuations for acquisitions. • Maintain and update company accounting policies; advise global finance teams and assess the impact of new and emerging US GAAP standards. • Serve as primary liaison to external auditors; lead responses to SEC comment letters and oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements. • Drive process improvement initiatives and deliver financial analysis and research to support executive leadership and special projects. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting • CPA required • Must have a minimum of 5 years of public accounting or similar experience • Firm knowledge of US GAAP, global accounting and SEC reporting • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. • Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position. Nice-to-haves • Extensive technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of current US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. • 10+ years of experience, including recent external reporting experience within publicly traded companies and large, multi-national corporations. • Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence, guide, and develop teams effectively. • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions. • Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure, manage complex projects independently, and apply innovative problem-solving skills. Benefits • Multiple relocation packages • Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) • 8-week parental leave • 9 Employee Resource Groups • Annual bonus offering • Flexible work arrangements • Up to 6% 401K matching Apply tot his job Apply To this Job