Finance Associate at Azend Pharma in South Plainfield, NJ

Summary: Azend Pharma, a pharmacy consulting and healthcare advisory firm, is seeking a Finance Associate who brings together strong financial expertise with advanced technological skills. This role will oversee the financial operations of the company while driving efficiency through Microsoft tools, automation solutions, and data analysis, ensuring the finance function remains both accurate and innovative. Responsibilities: - Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and accruals - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (in compliance with GAAP Preferred) - Conduct variance, cost, and profitability analyses on client projects and consulting engagements - Lead audit preparation and coordination with external auditors and internal stakeholders - Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and healthcare consulting financial standards - Design and maintain advanced Excel models using VBA, Power Query, and pivot tables to streamline financial reporting - Implement and manage Power Automate workflows for automating tasks such as approvals, reconciliations, and reporting - Administer SharePoint for finance-related document control and workflow management - Identify and execute process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, speed, and scalability in financial operations - Analyze financial and operational data to support decision-making and business strategy - Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for management visibility on consulting project performance and resource utilization - Collaborate with business units to evaluate client profitability, pricing models, and financial trends - Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data-driven methodologies - Partner with leadership to assess financial viability of new consulting projects or service lines - Provide insights into cost structures, pricing, and client ROI across pharmacy consulting portfolios - Support cash flow management and scenario planning for business growth and investment - Uphold strong internal controls and ensure financial data integrity across systems Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline - 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or consulting — ideally within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or professional services - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VBA, Power Query, PivotTables) - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power Automate - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and full Office Suite - Experience with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite or QuickBooks) - Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline - Strong understanding of GAAP compliance, and audit practices - Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) - Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools - Knowledge of SQL or database integration for financial reporting - Familiarity with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or finance process digitization - Experience in project accounting and cost management within a consulting or service-based firm Required Skills: GAAP Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft SharePoint, ERP Systems, SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, SQL, Data Visualization, RPA, Project Accounting, Cost Management, Analytical, Organizational, Problem-solving Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance