Accounting Manager

Celcuity

Accounting Manager at Celcuity managing financial close processes and leading accounting teams. Supporting SOX compliance and developing staff in the biotechnology sector.

Posted 6/18/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Celcuity’s close process to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance of Celcuity’s financial statements.
Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
Manage the accounting for accruals, accounts receivable, and sales commission calculations.
Support Celcuity’s employee stock purchase plan, including contributions, purchases, preparation of individual employee statements, and related journal entries.
Oversee the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations, and timely disbursements in alignment with company policies.
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, facilitating efficient quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Mentor and develop staff within the accounting and accounts payable functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a manager or supervisory role.
Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience managing the monthly and quarterly financial close process and executing internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment; experience supporting SOX 404(b) implementation or readiness projects a plus.
Proven expertise with stock-based compensation accounting, equity award activity, and annual tax reporting.
Experience supporting various operational and administrative functions across the organization.
Prior experience in accounting for accruals and R&D expenses, with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Annual performance incentive bonus
New hire equity package

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial close processUS GAAPaccrual accountingaccounts receivablesales commission calculationsstock-based compensation accountingSOX complianceinternal controlsR&D expensestax reporting

Soft Skills

mentoringorganizational skillsattention to detailcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvement mindsetcommunication skillsinfluencingcredibility buildingmulti-taskingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA