Senior Accountant

Job Description

Are you a seasoned accounting professional looking to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of biotech and life sciences? Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee critical financial operations within a reputable clinical-stage biotech company. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical trials, manufacturing processes, and SEC reporting, all while supporting a collaborative and forward-thinking team. If you thrive in complex environments and are passionate about ensuring financial integrity and compliance, this is the perfect position for you.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including public company and SEC reporting background
• Demonstrated expertise with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting (e.g., ASC 606, 718, 842)
• Proven experience managing financial close cycles, SEC filings, and audit engagements
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial accounting, CMC, manufacturing accounting, and revenue recognition
• Ability to analyze complex transactions and operational activities
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• High level of organization, ownership, and accountability in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Familiarity with lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Previous work in biotech, life sciences, or clinical-stage companies
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes for clinical and manufacturing spend
• Prior experience working with CROs, CMO costs, and vendor payments

Job Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• At least 6 years of hands-on accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firms desirable)
• Experience working within a public company setting, with direct SEC reporting responsibilities
• Background in biotech, clinical trials, CMC, or manufacturing sectors advantageous

Other Requirements:

• Ability to support audit activities and coordinate with external auditors
• Proven track record of maintaining robust internal controls and SOX compliance
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and deadlines

Meet Your Recruiter

Lexie Pierce
Senior Recruiter

As a Compass recruiter, Lexie brings in 15 years of experience in leadership and employee growth and development. She's incredibly passionate about helping candidates find and accept new opportunities, ultimately leading her to start her recruiting career in the life science industry. Her favorite part about connecting with Compass candidates and clients is witnessing the excitement the candidates exude and making an impact on their lives.

Outside of the office, Lexie enjoys going to the farmers' market on Saturdays with her son so she can find the best produce to use in her family dinners. She enjoys cooking, reading, knitting, restoring furniture, and spending time with her family and friends. Lexie is also passionate about supporting organizations that are looking to educate the community about Congenital Heart Defects (CHD).

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