The role:The Accounting Manager will own day-to-day accounting operations, support the month-end close process, and prepare clinical trial accruals for our fast-moving clinical-stage biotechnology company. Reporting to the Senior Director, Controller, this hands-on role will support internal controls, financial reporting, system implementations, and collaboration with finance, clinical operations, external vendors, and other cross-functional partners as Braveheart Bio continues to scale.
Key responsibilities:- Support the monthly accounting close process, ensuring a timely, accurate close within external and internal reporting deadlines. Support FP&A budget to actual reporting.
- Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by accounting team members. Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff.
- Own clinical trial accrual preparation including review of clinical contracts, CRO reports, patient costs, site costs, and invoices; liaise directly with internal stakeholders and clinical vendors to ensure accruals are complete, accurate, and timely.
- Implement policies and procedures for accounting activities and functions. Maintain internal controls in areas of responsibility. Improve and streamline processes where appropriate.
- Support annual audits, quarterly financial reviews, and internal controls testing. Support system implementations and other projects as needed.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, execution excellence, effective communication and cross-functional problem-solving as a key member of a high-performing team.
Required experience & skills:- 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with publicly traded, pre-IPO, or clinical stage biotech/life sciences companies preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Deep technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP), including R&D accruals and clinical trial accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of public company requirements, internal controls (SOX), and cross-functional alignment.
- Experience supporting Big 4 or national firm audits.
- Excellent judgment, high integrity, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity.
- Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude.
Preferred experience & skills:- CPA license preferred.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite preferred.
Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000
This role is also eligible for a competitive total rewards package, which may include an annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits offering.
