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The Position

The Opportunity:

As a Record to Report Period End Close Analyst (NAM), you will execute core general accounting and management accounting operational activities supporting the North America (NAM) region from our Roche Services & Solutions (RSS) center in Costa Rica.

In this role, you will perform advanced accounting functions—utilizing in-depth knowledge of accounting methods, principles, and practices—while conducting complex analysis, reconciliations, and audits of financial transactions and processes across the NAM affiliate landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Auditing Excellence: Lead complex accounting analysis and month-end close activities, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned NAM affiliates and a technical resource for team members.

• Financial Reporting & Statements: Prepare and review a variety of complex financial/cost reports, trial balances, balance sheets, and P&L statements.

• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Execute month-end journal entries, ensuring accurate cost allocations, supporting audit trails, and proper ledger maintenance.

• Financial Commentary & Variance Analysis: Provide meaningful commentary on financial statements, investigate balance discrepancies, and present actionable recommendations to finance leadership.

• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure all systems and procedures strictly comply with company policies, US GAAP/IFRS, and regulatory standards while supporting internal training and process optimization.

Who You Are:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.

• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of direct experience in General Ledger, Operational Accounting, or Month-End Close functions.

• Technical ERP Knowledge: Hands-on experience with SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO, FA, MM) and financial close management tools (e.g., BlackLine).

• Core Accounting Skills: Solid understanding of financial principles (US GAAP / IFRS), financial statements, and audit requirements within a Shared Services environment.

• English: Advanced/Fluent English is a MUST (written and spoken) for daily collaboration with US/NAM stakeholders and leadership.

• AI & Data Analytics Skills: Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI tools, advanced analytics, automation (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Python, macros), or process digitalization to streamline reporting and workflows..

• Certifications: Professional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.