Senior Director - Financial Reporting

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 ReportingYour 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. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA requiredMust have a minimum of 5 years of public accounting or similar experienceFirm knowledge of US GAAP, global accounting and SEC reportingQualified 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. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): 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. Additional Information: Work Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)- This position will be part of our hybrid work environment with some days working on-site at our Indianapolis, Indiana headquarters and other days working remotely.Domestic and international travel of less than 20%Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Benefits and Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: Multiple relocation packagesTwo weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)8-week parental leave9 Employee Resource GroupsAnnual bonus offeringFlexible work arrangementsUp to 6% 401K matchingElanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status