Accounting Manager

About the Company
Our client is a publicly traded commercial-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Southern California. The company develops next-generation immunotherapies designed to harness the bodys immune system to fight cancer and infectious disease and already has an FDA-approved product on the market. Its a chance to join a growing organization with a collaborative finance team cross-functional exposure and room for professional development.

Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting for contractual arrangements across the companys product and service portfolio. The role carries broad responsibility for the integrity accuracy and completeness of the companys financial records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform the review of journal entries reconciliations and reports across areas such as cash prepaids accruals and leases
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances and ensure fluctuations are properly explained
• Review monthly expenses and contract listings
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate results across related income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Lead the month-end close ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policy and completion of all account reconciliations
• Ensure SOX compliance as part of day-to-day accounting operations
• Drive process improvements and support training initiatives to strengthen accounting efficiency
• Manage internal and external audit requests providing support and helping resolve control deficiencies
• Support internal controls that safeguard company assets and prevent fraud
• Take on ad hoc and cross-functional projects as business needs evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• 6 years of accounting experience
• Deep experience with GL journal entries and reconciliations
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Life sciences industry experience preferred
• Experience leading a small team preferred

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP financial regulations and accounting best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 FloQast and Workiva a plus
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify and explain fluctuations
• Proactive process-improvement mindset
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication
• Adaptable and comfortable in an evolving team environment

Required Experience:

Manager