Advisory Manager

Job Description

Accounting Advisory Manager

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Company: Consulting / Professional Services Firm

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Compensation: $130K - $160K +Bonus + OT

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Location: San Diego, CA | Hybrid

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Overview

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We're partnering with a growing consulting firm seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to support a portfolio of biotech and life sciences clients. This role combines hands-on accounting with client advisory, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while helping clients navigate technical and operational accounting needs as they grow.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage outsourced accounting engagements for multiple biotech and life sciences clients
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• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
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• Review work prepared by staff and provide coaching and technical guidance
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• Partner directly with CFOs, Controllers, and other client stakeholders on accounting and reporting matters
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• Support technical accounting issues and implementation of appropriate GAAP policies
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• Help clients strengthen accounting processes, controls, and close procedures
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• Manage engagement priorities, deadlines, and client expectations across multiple accounts
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Qualifications

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• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience (Big 4 strongly preferred)
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• CPA Required
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• Strong GAAP and financial reporting foundation
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• Experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting staff
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• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and competing deadlines
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior client stakeholders
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• Prior public accounting, accounting advisory, or outsourced accounting experience
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• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences industry experience
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Why This Role Stands Out

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• Direct exposure to a variety of biotech and life sciences companies
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• Mix of hands-on accounting, technical advisory, and client management
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• Opportunity to work closely with CFO and Controller-level stakeholders
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By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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Equal Opportunity Notice

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Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com .

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Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

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Representation Notice

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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