Job Description

The Associate Director, Accounting Standards at our Company serves as a key subject‑matter expert responsible for evaluating, interpreting, and advising on complex and non‑routine accounting matters across the organization. This role ensures the company’s financial reporting complies with US GAAP,Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) requirements, and internal accounting policies. The position partners extensively with global finance, business units, auditors, and cross‑functional teams to support accurate financial close processes and the proper accounting treatment for strategic transactions.

Description

• Provides support and services to all operating and corporate divisions regarding accounting and reporting issues, including business combinations, revenue, treasury matters, impairment assessments, divestitures, restructuring, etc.

• Responsible for writing white papers and external reporting considerations relating to these transactions.

• Monitors, reviews and interprets impact on the Company of new accounting/reporting regulations or proposals promulgated by various professional and regulatory agencies.

• Leads implementation efforts related to various proposed accounting standards, including coordinating meetings with key stakeholders to ensure all potential impacts are discussed and properly evaluated.

• Support lease accounting administration and preparation of related disclosures.

• Prepares select financial reporting requirements, including quarterly Controller’s Report, review of quarterly submissions of Financial Control Questionnaires (FCQ’s), etc.

• Assists with developing content and delivering training of new accounting standards to key stakeholders.

• Establishes, maintains and documents the Company's standard accounting practices and procedures as required in order to maintain a controlled system of accounting and reporting on a world-wide basis within Company policies.

• Develops procedures and recommends changes in method or practices when required to assure compliance with professional and regulatory bodies.

• Assists with other ad-hoc special projects, as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting required.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated technical accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm

• Must be able to cope with changing priorities and work under the pressure of rigid time schedules

• Experience with performing technical accounting evaluations and preparing related white papers

• Certified Public Accountant

Required Skills:

Accounting Standards, Accounting Standards, Adaptability, Audits Compliance, Budget Analysis, Business Consolidations, Corporate Governance, Detail-Oriented, Divestitures, Ethical Behavior, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Processes, Financial Reports, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, International Accounting Standards, Interpersonal Relationships, IS Audit, Leadership, Lease Accounting, Management Process, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 3 more}

Preferred Skills:

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U.S.

Hybrid Work Model:

• Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday
• Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/24/2026

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