Accounting Manager – Senior
Iambic Therapeutics
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies.
- Conduct complex account reconciliations and oversee the general ledger, including foreign subsidiaries, and elimination entries.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules for research and development accruals and other complex areas.
- Prepare and review comprehensive account analyses and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts on a timely basis each month to assure the integrity of the accounting records.
- Research and manage technical accounting matters, providing accurate and comprehensive documentation of issues identified and resolution reached, as well as all related adjustments and supporting calculations.
- Develop, implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance.
- Identify and support implementation of financial systems and process improvements, focusing on leveraging system automation to drive efficiencies.
- Lead the preparation of annual audits by preparing audit schedules and financial statements, including financial statement notes and tie-outs, in close collaboration with external auditors.
- Oversee accounts payable operations and expense report processing.
- Mentor and manage Finance team personnel, providing guidance, performance feedback and professional development.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field with 9–12 years of progressive experience in public accounting and industry, or a master’s degree with 6-8 years of progressive experience, showing a deep understanding of financial operations.
- CPA certification required
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting in a life sciences environment
- Experience with clinical trial accounting, R&D cost tracking and collaboration or licensing arrangements highly preferred
- Prior experience overseeing month-end close and preparation of financial statements required
- Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Exceptional organizational, problem solving, anticipatory and follow up skills
- Proficiency in industry-standard accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience with NetSuite with knowledge of basic accounting system functionality highly desired.
Benefits
- company paid healthcare
- flexible spending accounts
- voluntary life insurance
- 401K matching
- uncapped vacation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
account reconciliationsgeneral ledger managementjournal entriesfinancial statement preparationtechnical accountinginternal controlsfinancial systems implementationaudit preparationaccounts payable operationsad hoc analysis
Soft Skills
mentoringteam collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem solvingself-motivationproject coordinationdeadline managementperformance feedbackprofessional development
Certifications
CPA