Senior Manager, Accounting

Celcuity

Senior Manager, Accounting overseeing financial close processes and regulatory compliance in a biotechnology company. Leading cross-functional projects and fostering team development and collaboration.

Posted 4/24/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
Lead complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition and gross-to-net estimates, equity compensation, collaboration agreements, and equity and debt financing.
Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust internal control procedures to mitigate financial reporting risks.
Assist with the preparation of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and other periodic filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors, legal teams, and management to facilitate efficient quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Assist with the optimization of financial systems and accounting processes to improve operational efficiency and support accurate reporting.
Assist with developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and lead the accounting and accounts payable functions, fostering a collaborative environment focused on professional growth.
Collaborate closely with the Assistant Controller, Controller and Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting on strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.
6+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a manager role.
Strong background in financial close and internal control execution.
Ability to work cross-functionally to determine accurate accrual estimates and alignment with budget forecasts.
Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences strongly preferred.
Experience strengthening accounting systems, controls, and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX, SEC and GAAP standards.
Continuous improvement mindset; seeking ways to drive innovation and efficiencies.
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple processes and documentation requirements.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) match
PTO
paid holidays
annual performance incentive bonus
new hire equity package

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial closeinternal controlrevenue recognitiongross-to-net estimatesequity compensationSEC filingsaccounting policiesSOX complianceGAAP standardsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailmentoringcontinuous improvement mindsetinfluencing skillsprofessional growthinnovation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA