Manager, Accounting

Biogen

Accounting Manager managing collaboration activities and financial reporting at Biogen. Supporting accounting-related decision-making with technical expertise and analysis across functions.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,000 - $146,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage existing and new collaborations through coordination with accounting, business planning, and cross-functional teams.
Research, evaluate, and document technical accounting and external reporting implications of complex transactions.
Assist in accounting and forecasting of royalties and profit share amounts due to/from collaborators and other external parties.
Execute accounting for significant business development transactions, including business combinations and license transactions.
Proactively monitor new accounting and reporting guidance affecting the company.
Collaborate with external auditors to address accounting issues and assist in reviewing SEC filings.
Support and assist in the administration of accounting training programs.
Actively participate in driving and integrating significant company transactions.
Evaluate and implement opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
At least 5 years of experience, including public accounting experience at a Big 4/national/regional firm.
Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting requirements.
Strong technical accounting skills.
Ability to independently research accounting literature and interpret guidance to support conclusions.
High attention to detail with good organizational skills; ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
Life science experience is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical accountingUS GAAPSOX 404SEC reportingaccounting for business combinationsaccounting for license transactionsforecastingroyalties accountingAI implementationemerging technologies

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsmulti-taskingindependent researchinterpretation of guidancecollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingtime managementtraining administration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceCPA