Outsourced Accounting Manager – Life Science

Citrin Cooperman

Business Process Outsourcing Manager at Citrin Cooperman overseeing financial operations for clients. Responsible for managing onshore and offshore staff while ensuring compliance and financial reporting.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting
Monitor our team’s usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controls
Manage both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clients
Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processes
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
Develop models and analysis for client requests
Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
Experience in several different industries - professional services, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare are particularly valued
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes
Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
Experience with multiple accounting systems (Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, etc.)
Expert in Excel
Well-organized with ability to prioritize
Strong Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred
Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexibility to manage your personal and professional life
Professional development opportunities

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingJournal EntriesReconciliationsBudget PreparationForecastingTechnical AccountingData AnalysisExcel ExpertiseERP Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationCommunication Skills

Certifications

CPA