Accounting Manager

Vericel® Corporation

Accounting Manager leading financial statement processes at Vericel Corporation. Overseeing audits and managing accounting policies in life sciences industry.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the month end close process and drive accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Work cross-functionally with leaders across the company to ensure the close is completed timely
Oversee accounting issues, streamline process, enhance accounting systems and develop controls
Review journal entries and account reconciliations
Regular review and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts
Drive the timely completion of the annual audit.
Act as a primary point of contact throughout the audit process
Oversight of the accounts payable team and workstream
Oversee accounting and technical matters related to investments, leases, equity, stock compensation and any other complex areas.
Oversee the preparation and analysis of the consolidation including the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statements.
Research various technical accounting matters, conclude on the proper U.S. GAAP treatment
Develop, document and maintain accounting policies, including updating or developing new policies to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP and other reporting requirements.
Provide ongoing training of Company’s accounting policies.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements including automation within the ERP and other tools where possible.
Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
Ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of accounting experience
2+ years in a public company within Life sciences /Biotech/Medtech/Tech/ Manufacturing industry
CPA required; a Master’s degree in accounting is preferred
2+ years of leadership experience
1-3+ years of experience in Big 4 or large regional accounting firm is preferred.
Expertise and experience in U.S. GAAP and SOX
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and projects
Detail-oriented with hands-on approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Bonus, incentive pay
Equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPSOXfinancial statementsjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsbalance sheet analysisincome statement analysisconsolidation preparationaccounting policiesprocess improvements

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic mindsetdetail-orientedcommunication skillsperformance managementgoal settingemployee relationshipscross-functional collaborationtrainingproject management

Certifications

CPAMaster’s degree in accounting