LHH is helping a public biopharma company hire an Accounting Manager. This newly created position will focus on accounting operations, month-end close, and related activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to scale the accounting function and support a 2025 commercial drug launch. Target compensation is $140k-$165k, plus bonus and equity. HQ in Redwood City and they work a hybrid schedule, 2-3 days/ week in office. Great opportunity to join a high caliber team where you can contribute, learn, and grow professionally.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting operations to ensure adherence to accepted accounting standards, company policies, and external audit requirements.
- Support the monthly accounting close process, including analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet and specific revenue and expense accounts.
- Prepare general ledger journal entries and review entries prepared by finance support staff.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders, general ledger, and payroll processing.
- Possess strong knowledge of pre-clinical and clinical trial accounting.
- Have a solid understanding of the Open Payments Program (Physicians Payments Sunshine Act) and inventory accounting.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to the accounting team.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and maintain related documentation.
- Support the annual audit and quarterly reviews by preparing and gathering necessary documentation.
- Compile information for U.S. and foreign tax return preparation.
- Prepare sales and use tax returns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
- Over 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the biotech and life sciences industry.
- Audit foundation/ Big4 is a plus
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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