Outsourced Accounting Manager (Life Science) - Business Process Outsourcing (52701)

Outsourced Accounting Manager (Life Science)Fully Remote • Locations: Braintree, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Providence, RI; Worcester, MASalary Range $90,000.00 - $200,000.00 Position Type: Full Time / Experienced Level Category: Advisory - Business Process OutsourcingDescriptionCitrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We're continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!We are looking for a Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join our Advisory Department. As a Manager, you will be responsible for:Running the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, payroll, and financial reportingMonitoring our team's usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controlsManaging both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clientsAssisting in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirementsManaging communications with vendors, clients, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each clientManaging journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processesAssisting in the preparation of budgets and forecastsReviewing the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalancesConverting customers to new accounting systems and performing cleanup activities on clients' books and recordsAdvising and assisting with technical accounting decisionsDeveloping models and analysis for client requestsEncouraging ongoing improvement of internal operations, taking input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvementsFunctioning as primary point of contact, overseeing, and managing all aspects of external audit processes and coordinating to ensure timely and accurateLeading the 409(A) valuation process for common stock and advising clientsQualificationsOutstanding interpersonal communication skills and is highly effective in developing trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communicationsProven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar positionDesire to work with life science companiesExcellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and of the structure necessary to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)Understanding of data analysis and forecastingExperience with multiple accounting systems which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packagesExpert in ExcelWell-organized with ability to prioritizeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail and problem-solving abilityBachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred, MBA or advanced degree would be a plusExperience participating in an ERP implementation is a plusProfessional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus2+ years of Big 4 or regional public accounting audit experience6+ years of progressive experience