Director, Accounting
MDWerks Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead the overall accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, revenue, inventory/COGS, fixed assets, and equity compensation.
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Establish and oversee commercial accounting processes for product revenue, including contract review, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and accounting for variable consideration and gross‑to‑net deductions (e.g., chargebacks, rebates, copay assistance, returns).
- Design and implement inventory and COGS accounting processes to support commercial manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain activities in partnership with Technical Operations and Supply Chain teams.
- Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring SOX compliance and scalability as the company grows.
- Support external financial reporting processes in partnership with SEC reporting resources, including support for 10‑Q/10‑K filings, earnings materials, and other regulatory or lender reporting, as applicable.
- Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors on all accounting and internal control matters, managing audit requests and driving issue resolution.
- Evaluate complex and non‑routine transactions (e.g., collaborations, licensing, debt, equity, business combinations, stock‑based compensation) and prepare or review technical accounting analyses and memos.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation across accounting operations, including optimal use of ERP and related systems (e.g., NetSuite, FloQast, Tipalti, payroll platforms) to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
- Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing accounting team, providing coaching, clear objectives, and career development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA strongly preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibility at the Senior Manager or Director level in a public company environment.
- Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical, biotech, or broader life sciences industry is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading accounting for commercial product launches, including revenue recognition and gross‑to‑net accounting.
- Strong background in managing audits and working with external auditors, including Big 4 or large regional firms.
- Experience implementing or optimizing ERP and related finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, FloQast, Tipalti, payroll platforms).
- Proven success in building and scaling accounting processes and teams in a high‑growth, SOX‑compliant environment.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- time off
- 401K
- participation in incentive plans contingent on personal and company performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
general ledgeraccounts payablepayroll accountingrevenue recognitionASC 606inventory accountingCOGS accountingfinancial statements preparationSOX complianceaudit management
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingteam developmentcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementprocess optimizationissue resolutioncollaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPAAdvanced degree in Accounting or Finance