Accounting Manager

The Opportunity:

The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting activities across a range of contractual arrangements and balance sheet and income statement accounts. This role combines hands-on technical accounting with month-end close ownership, financial analysis, internal controls, and process improvement in a public company environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a dynamic, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Review and oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports across cash, prepaids, accruals, leases, and other accounts.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances and provide clear explanations for fluctuations.
• Review monthly expenses and contract listings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain the integrity of financial results.
• Support SOX compliance and internal controls across accounting operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accounting efficiency and strengthen procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests, provide supporting documentation, and help resolve control deficiencies.
• Support asset protection, risk management, and fraud prevention through effective controls.
• Assist with team training, ad hoc projects, and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to investigate and explain financial fluctuations.
• Experience supporting internal controls, compliance, and audit processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice to Haves

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small accounting team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, FloQast, and Workiva (Wdesk).

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a publicly traded biotechnology company advancing innovative therapies.
• Gain broad exposure to technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and audit processes.
• Work cross-functionally in a growing organization with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive total rewards package, including bonus eligibility, equity awards, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays.