Accounting Manager – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily closing and accrual activities, which includes drafting and reviewing journal entries.

• Collaborate with department heads and external contract research organizations to prepare monthly R&D accruals.

• Calculate stock compensation on a quarterly basis.

• Compute warrant liability calculations.

• Manage leases, reconciliations, and monthly journal entry preparation.

• Assemble the internal reporting package.

• Supervise the senior accountant, ensuring task oversight and review of reconciliations and journal entries.

• Take responsibility for accounts payable and payroll functions.

• Foster effective communication and problem-solving across departments to ensure execution excellence.

• Undertake additional ad hoc projects as assigned.

• Report directly to the Assistant Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is mandatory.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of pertinent accounting experience in the biotech or life sciences sector.

• Previous experience in public accounting is advantageous.

• Familiarity with NetSuite is preferable.

• Strong understanding of general ledger, GAAP, accounts payable, payroll, and accruals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced setting, managing competing priorities and addressing gaps as needed.

• Ability to operate in a bustling office/laboratory environment, navigating frequent deadlines and interruptions.

• Capable of sitting or standing for extended periods; visual acuity needed for data monitoring.

🏝️ Benefits

• 6-month contractor position to cover a leave of absence.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Travel is not a requirement.