HR Training Clerk

Nearly 37 million Americans are currently affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. 37 million. At Akebia we take that number very seriously and every day we come to work, with the purpose of bettering the lives of each person impacted by kidney disease and the renal community that serves them. Our tenacious, passionate employees challenge the status quo and work to develop unique therapeutics that have the potential to set new standards of care for people living with kidney disease. This is life-changing work, and we are all in, are you? Responsibilities Provide strong leadership to the overall accounting operations Hands‑on involvement in all company accounting‑related matters: Supervise AR, fixed assets and payroll as well as equity awards Monthly close processes and procedures, general accounting, internal management reporting and technical accounting matters Oversee revenue, including gross‑to‑net and cost accounting Collaborate with government pricing function and build strong relationships with Commercial across all areas of contracting, pricing and gross‑to‑net. Prepare the consolidated financial statements; ensure proper external reporting and filing in compliance with SEC regulations. Collaborate with IR and assist in the preparation of press releases. Provide senior leadership and guidance on the strategic impact of various technical accounting issues by researching, evaluating, and documenting accounting implications of complex transactions and collaborations; manage technical accounting assessments. Serve as the liaison to external auditors and manage the annual financial audit. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, internal controls and enable timely business decisions. Optimize our ERP system. Partner and collaborate with business stakeholders to recommend system improvements or integrations to enable improved financial reporting or analyses. Ensure processes and people are in place to deliver timely and accurate monthly financial statements. Support the establishment and monitoring of strong internal controls across the organization. Coordinate with the insurance broker and carriers to properly mitigate risk. Build financial infrastructure and policies that will support the company’s growth and drive continuous improvements in financial systems and processes. Serve as a business partner and build relationships cross‑functionally to foster collaboration both inside and outside of accounting. Direct and lead accounting teams in the development, implementation and oversight of company‑wide accounting policies and controls consistent with SEC, US GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance. Manage audit committee agenda and assist the CFO on presenting materials to the audit committee. Work closely with the FP&A team to support external reporting requirements. Participate and collaborate with company programs, projects and objectives which require extensive communication, change management and interactions with other finance leaders (e.g., FP&A, investor relations) and the CFO, as well as other functional leaders. Responsible for departmental operating budgets and preparation of board‑level and management reports. Support analysis of key business development initiatives and partnerships from an accounting perspective. Be a key team member in identifying and managing areas of enterprise risk. Engage with audit committee and executive management through compelling presentations. Other projects based on business needs. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with current CPA accreditation required 10+ years’ experience in managing and developing teams 12+ years of work experience in public accounting and commercial biotech experience Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience with gross‑to‑net and inventory management required Masterful grasp of the preparation of SEC financial statements Ability to train, mentor and lead a high‑caliber accounting team Experience leading and driving process improvements Preferred Qualifications Experience with general ledger functions and the month‑end/year‑end close process in a setting requiring consolidations, multiple subsidiaries, including international entities Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build cross‑functional relationships to drive business results Solve problems even where data is insufficient by directing team and others to get data and insights Communicate with influence to reach out, engage and motivate teams Experience with tier‑one ERP system Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels within and external to the organization Acute analytical, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution abilities Unwavering attention to detail coupled with strong organizational skills and ability to meet required deadlines Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, for various audience levels Outstanding leadership and people management skills Previous audit experience is a plus Proficient in Excel and Smart Sheets Are you an Akebian? An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebians aren’t afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebians believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose – to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website: COVID‑19 Vaccination: All Akebia new hires will be required to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 or, if not, that they are legally entitled to an accommodation due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, and Akebia will consider, among other things, whether a proposed accommodation would create an undue hardship. Please note that it is unlikely that accommodations can be granted for customer‑facing positions. Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, height, weight, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bienvivir All Inclusive Health