The Accounting Manager will directly manage the accounting team, lead the day-to-day financial operations of our organization, overseeing the full accounting cycle from transactional processing to high-level financial reporting. This role is a critical partner to the operations, responsible for maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger, optimizing the Procure-to-Pay cycle, and managing complex variable compensation and inventory accounting. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, "startup" atmosphere and possesses the technical rigor to ensure audit and tax compliance. Primary Responsibilities: 1.Team Leadership & Personnel Management • Supervise and mentor accounting staff responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. • Set clear performance goals, conduct regular 1-on-1s, and foster a culture of accuracy, urgency, and continuous improvement. • Review the work of staff to ensure data integrity and provide technical guidance on complex transactions. 2. General Ledger & Month-End Close • Lead the full month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. • Maintain the General Ledger, including account mapping, COA updates, and management of classes/departments within the ERP (NetSuite/QuickBooks). • Review and approve all journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses. • Publish month end financials on a timely basis 3.Operational Accounting (AR, AP, & Procurement) • Procure-to-Pay & AP Oversight: Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring proper classification of expenses (COA, Prepaids, Fixed Assets), PO approvals, and vendor relationship management. • Quote-to-Cash & AR Oversight: Supervise customer invoicing, collections, and subledger reconciliations to optimize working capital. • Spend Management: Oversee employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card programs. 4.Inventory & Cost Accounting • Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, valuation, and reporting accuracy. • Cost Accounting: Develop and maintain systems to track and allocate costs accurately, supporting pricing strategies and operational decision-making. 5.Payroll & Variable Compensation • Payroll Processing: Oversee the multi-state payroll and timekeeping systems. • Incentive Management: Review the calculations and report on variable compensation, sales commissions, and bonus accruals, ensuring accurate entries and reporting. 6.Financial Reporting & Cash Management • Cash Flow: Update cash flow actuals, monitor bank positions, and prepare variance analysis and forecasts to ensure liquidity. 7.Compliance, Audit & Tax • Tax & Licensing: Oversee 1099 filings, Business Licenses, and Franchise Tax compliance. • Audit Readiness: Manage internal and external audit processes, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors. Position Requirements: Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Required). • 4-6 years of accounting experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. • CPA certification (Highly Preferred). • Industry Experience: Prior experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Medical Research is strongly preferred. • Startup Experience: Proven ability to build processes in an evolving, "hands-on" environment. • 1-3 years Supervisory experience Technical Skills • Advanced ERP Knowledge: Deep proficiency Netsuite & other ERP packages (NetSuite preferred). • Systems & Tools: Expert-level Excel, G-Suite, and Salesforce.com. • GAAP Expertise: Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and complex accruals (legal, commissions, incentive compensation). • Experience in a P2P (Procure to Pay) tool • 3 + years NetSuite experience (required) Core Competencies • Leadership Communication: Ability to translate complex financial data into "departmental views" for non-financial managers. • Operational Urgency: Operates with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail under strict deadlines. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to advise on fiscal strategy and support fundraising/due diligence efforts if required. Pay Range: $120,00-$130,000 annually plus performance based bonus