Description:
The Manager, Accounting will report to the Associate Director, Accounting and play a key role in supporting clinical and R&D accounting, as well as assisting with G&A accounting activities. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the company.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and book journal entries for month-end close, including sub-ledger and/or schedule to ledger reconciliations and analysis of reconciling items
- Prepare R&D and contract manufacturing (CMC) accrual journal entries based on executed contracts and communications with department leads or vendors, maintaining related workbooks and roll-forwards
- Prepare and manage clinical trial accruals for select CROs and vendors, maintaining accurate accounting workbooks and ensuring proper tracking of expenses
- Track and maintain monthly accruals and prepaids for assigned vendors and accounts, collaborating with department leads to ensure accurate recording based on contracts and operational needs
- Track and prepare open Purchase Order accruals based on contracts and services provided, working with PO owners to ensure timeline and accurate month-end accruals
- Prepare prepaids amortization of assigned accounts and maintain accuracy of subledgers, ensuring that subledgers are maintained accurately and consistently
- Continuously evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain a thorough and current understanding of general ledger structure and ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data
- Assist with SOX 404 efforts in documenting and performing the key controls in areas of responsibility
- Supporting improvement of accounting policies and procedures to drive operational efficiency
- Assist with annual audits and quarterly reviews, preparing audit schedules, and other audit requests
- Provide support for special projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses, as needed, or requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
- Strong working knowledge of system processes, internal controls, GAAP and SOX regulations
- Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment
- Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player
- Self-starter, proactive, and willing to learn
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with inventory accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, a plus
- Experience with CRO/CMC accrual software, a plus
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred
- Experience with NetSuite, preferred