Oversee all aspects of accounting, including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable and payroll.
Drive the preparation and review of clinical trials and contract manufacturing related accrual and prepayment entries and reconciliations.
Perform / review various technical accounting analyses.
Maintain internal and operational controls necessary to monitor performance and comply with SOX 404, as required.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of month-end close tasks; is accountable for overseeing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial flux, key judgements, internal controls and management reporting.
Act as primary liaison with external auditors; prepare and coordinate all appropriate material for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to oversee and monitor drug inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation, inventory reconciliation, obsolescence and excess stock inventory practices and proper compliance.
Partner with FP&A and the business to provide financial insight for budgets and forecasting.
Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax compliance items, including but not limited to annual provisions/returns and other tax-related items and review the external tax advisors deliverables.
Maintain focus on continuous improvement by challenging status quo to accelerate financial accounting close and increase efficiency of accounting and reporting processes.
Support ERP implementation and upgrades as appropriate.
Develop and updated accounting policies and documentation.
Mentor and support members of the accounting team.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors or masters in accounting; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in public and private accounting.
Experience in biotech or life science industry required.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by interacting with business leaders to understand operational activities and ensure appropriate accounting treatment of business transactions.
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP principles.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
Excellent organizational, management, analytical & decision-making skills.
An ability to work well cross functionally and across geographies.
Impeccable integrity and a strong work ethic.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgercost accountingaccounts payablepayrollfinancial fluxjournal entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsfinancial reportingtax complianceUS GAAP

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsmanagement skillsanalytical skillsdecision-making skillscross-functional collaborationintellectual curiosityintegritywork ethiccontinuous improvement

Certifications

CPABachelor's in AccountingMaster's in Accounting