Manage the monthly accounting close calendar to ensure the books are consistently closed on time
Reconcile select general ledger accounts
Account for complex transactions, including clinical trials, manufacturing and research contracts, and corporate collaborations
Maintain a chart of accounts, setting up new accounts and departments, as necessary
Prepare and manage general ledger postings to ensure proper coding to accounts and departments, and identify any discrepancies
Generate reports from the accounting system to populate the monthly financial reporting package and departmental reports, including monthly analysis of variances to budget and forecast
Update foreign exchange rates in the foreign exchange workbook and all accounting systems
Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliation and identify missing transactions
Draft the monthly intercompany foreign exchange impact journal entries
Maintain the monthly retained earnings rollforward
Prepare consolidated financial statements in the reporting currency
Oversee the preparation and filing of state and local tax returns
Provide support to external audit and tax firms
Support the quarterly and long-range forecasting process
Design and develop queries of financial data using pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, and other complex Excel functions
Provide financial analysis to departments, as requested
Support the Company’s development, implementation, and maintenance of Sarbanes-Oxley processes and controls
Participate in the Company’s migration to a new accounting system
Coordinate special projects/programs, as requested
Help with research of complex accounting issues, including reference to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Hire, train, and supervise staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
Experience with multi-currency consolidation
5+ years of public and private accounting experience
CPA or CMA designation is a plus
Biotechnology industry experience is a plus
Experience with ERP accounting systems
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-lookups, nested IF statements, and macros
Solid understanding of technical accounting guidance and industry concepts
Ability to identify, research, and interpret complex accounting issues/problems and make recommendations
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize and document analysis, conclusions, policies, and procedures in a concise and readable manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, and outside service providers

Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Short-term, long-term, and life/AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
20 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days
401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
Hybrid work options
Wellness Resources
Stock Options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisgeneral ledger reconciliationmulti-currency consolidationcomplex transactions accountingintercompany reconciliationfinancial reportingSarbanes-Oxley processesadvanced Exceltechnical accounting guidance

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solvingrelationship managementteam supervisionanalytical skills

Certifications

CPACMA