KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Reporting & Close- Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations
- Assist with the review of journal entries and account reconciliation prepared by AP accountant
- R&D and Clinical Trial Accounting: Track and accrue research and development contracts, clinical trial through close collaboration with internal business owners and external vendors.
- Assist with preparing financial statements, supporting schedules and drafts of footnote disclosures
- Compile audit support and respond to requests from external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
- Research technical accounting topics and prepare technical accounting memos. As needed, ( collaborate closely with external technical accounting firm on the drafting of technical accounting memos for complex and non-routine transactions
Cross-Functional & Process Support- Partner with all business functions to gather information needed for accurate accounting of business activities
- Support process and systems improvement initiatives that help the company scale for growth (e.g., ERP optimization, close automation)
- Support internal financial reporting, including variance analysis, periodic reporting schedules
Public Company Readiness Support- Support registration statement filing, including interim reviews procedures and drafting/tie out of registration statements
- Assist in gathering financial data during due diligence process
SOX & Internal Controls - Post-Public Company Status- Support implementation of SOX 404, including control design, and process documentation
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or progress toward CPA a plus, not required
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally including at least 3 years of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or public company experience in biotech/pharma or life sciences
- Experience with public-company reporting and SOX compliance is a plus,
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP, COSO framework and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
- Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
- Reliable, organized, motivated self-starter with the ability to execute on assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines in a highly dynamic environment
- Clear communicator, comfortable receiving direction and feedback from senior accounting and finance leaders
PAY RANGEThe estimated salary range for this role is $135,000-$160,000. Compensation and title will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS- Prolonged periods of being at a stationary desk or work computer
- Ability to occasionally adjust, handle, or move objects up to [20] pounds
- Transparently and timely communicating with others to exchange information
- Occasional travel as required to meet business objectives
