BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.

Senior Accountant II

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.$135K — $155K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in a publicly traded company, ideally with Big 4 or similar in SEC clients and industry experience.
  • Biotech experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiar with AI tools including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly closing processes for assigned GL accounts, focusing on areas like long-term debt and lease accounting.
  • Prepare accounting close workpapers and analyses for expense recognition and related accounts.
  • Review contracts for new POs to ensure proper accounting treatment.
  • Create and support journal entries while adhering to compliance standards.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare fluctuation analyses.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to oversee prepayment and accrual processes, organizing meetings to resolve outstanding items.
  • Prepare requested schedules for audits and ensure SOX compliance.

Benefits

  • Market-leading compensation package including performance bonuses and equity.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Generous health benefits with 100% employer-covered premiums for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible paid time off policy with a 'take-what-you-need' approach.
  • Hybrid work model allowing for remote work with required visits to the office.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Manage monthly closing of assigned general ledger (GL) accounts with emphases on, but not limited to, long-term debt, royalty monetization liabilities, embedded derivative liability, software capitalization (ASC 350-40), and G&A prepayments and accruals, lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed assets
Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly accounting close workpapers and analyses for the assigned GL accounts to ensure accurate and timely recognition of expenses, prepayments and deposits, and accrual accounts.
  • Review contracts for new POs to ensure proper accounting for expenses, prepaids, and accruals.
  • Prepare journal entries and related supporting workpapers adhering to the quality and compliance requirements.
  • Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
  • Prepare fluctuation analyses on assigned GL accounts.
  • Discuss and liaise with key contacts in other business units to manage prepayment and accrual processes, including organizing meetings and resolving outstanding items.
  • Prepare audit and tax requested PBC schedules, confirmations and address follow up items.
  • Compliance with SOX requirements-ensure control procedures are executed and workpaper documentations are SOX compliant; prepare all required data and analysis to support external audit, internal control and SOX testing requests, among others.
Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office.

This is a U.S.-based remote role that will require quarterly, or as needed visits to our San Francisco Office.
Who You Are
  • Degree in accounting. CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in a publicly traded company (combination of Big 4 or similar in SEC clients and industry experience) - strongly preferred
  • Biotech experience a plus
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini


At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states.

Salary

$135,000-$155,000 USD

As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.

For BridgeBio Full-Time U.S Based Roles:

Financial & Rewards
  • Market-leading compensation
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
  • Referral bonus for hired candidates
  • Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days

Health & Well-Being
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Fertility & family-forming benefits
  • Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility
  • Flexible, "take-what-you-need" paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family

Skill Development & Career Paths:
  • People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
  • We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching
  • We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities

About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing medicines for genetic diseases. The company's pipeline includes over 20 development programs, including treatments for diseases such as achondroplasia, adrenoleukodystrophy, and cystinosis. BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. also has a subsidiary, Eidos Therapeutics, which focuses on developing treatments for transthyretin amyloidosis. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
Size
576 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$448.7 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$8.2 million
NASDAQ

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