AsManager, Accounting you will oversee the daily operations of the company's accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and accounting operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will lead and develop the accounting team, manage high-volume transactional processes and month-end close activities, maintain strong internal controls, and partner cross-functionally to support the company's continued growth and operational execution.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities- Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while supporting the organization's strategic and operational objectives.
- Manage and maintain the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing journal entries within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial reporting processes and general ledger structure.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, GAAP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise accounting staff, while driving improvements and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinate and support external audit activities, including annual financial statement audits, quarterly reviews, and internal control testing.
- Oversee statutory and regulatory filings in accordance with local jurisdiction requirements, including but not limited to 1099 reporting, sales and use tax, property tax, and census reporting.
- Experience with clinical trial accounting and accrual management is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite and strong knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting tools.
Minimum Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within biotechnology or life sciences.
- Prior people management experience required, including leading and developing accounting staff and driving accountability/performance.
- Strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, monthly close, accruals, and statutory/compliance filings.
- Experience managing high-volume AP and operational accounting workflows in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate with firmness and accountability while building effective cross-functional relationships.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize across competing deadlines.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
$125,000 - $155,000 a year
The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.
