Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.

Established in , Taro's world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over Canadian employees. Our company's focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world's largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit:

What we offer:

A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

A competitive wage/salary

Incentive bonus programs that are designed to reward employees for their individual contributions

Benefit programs designed to support our employees and their families, including a comprehensive health & dental benefits package, group RRSP matching program, direct access to healthcare and well-being programs, and paid time off

Employee training and organizational development programs including tuition reimbursement, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs

Our Brampton location is presently looking for Sr. Financial Accountant

Responsibilities include Financial Planning and Analysis functions, including reporting and analysis. The incumbent will also contribute to the preparation of short-term financial planning, annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, analysis of actual results and the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports. This position will require working relationships with department personnel at all Taro and Sun Canada locations as well as finance personnel at the parent company overseas. There may also be other analysis to support the management team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Compile/analyze/produce accounting data in a timely and accurate manner
• Define and create sales reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and sales teams. Identify drivers of sales variances and report to Corporate office.
• Create sales presentations for Senior Management using Powerpoint and Excel.
• Prepare monthly sales estimates, MIS reporting package and brand reporting
• Calculate the royalty payments and profit share for 3rd Party supplier agreements
• Calculate broker sales commissions, volume rebates, and transfer price adjustments
• Lead the compilation of the annual budget for Sun Canada
• Prepare quarterly financial estimates (including short term sales, expenses and P&L estimates) and presentations to senior management
• Assist with month end and year end process including audit and preparation of audit schedules
• Work on automating some financial reporting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent business acumen combined with strong technical skills and accounting knowledge.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse teams and individuals.
• Ability to work within a team environment to achieve goals and targets.
• Flexibility in hours required to fulfill demands, particularly during month end and audit periods
• Knowledge of tax provisions, corporate tax returns and SR&ED claims
• Strong computer skills (MS Office including advanced Excel) combined with ERP experience, preferably with SAP.
• Experience with Data Analytics
• Added advantage if the candidate has worked on SQL, macros, power BI and demonstrates automation of reports

Background and Experience
• Minimum University or college degree (preferably in a business or commerce stream)
• Designated accountant (CPA-CGA, CPA-CA, CPA-CMA) or working towards Accounting designation preferred
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience; preferably within a generic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Problem Solving
• Able to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in the accounting records.
• Able to propose changes to the existing processes and controls
• Strong analytical and Excel skills are a must

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, , and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining of a satisfactory background check which may include educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with an agency / recruiter, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. will not consider any referrals or agree to payment of referral or recruitment fees. In the event a recruiter or an agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency