Director, Accounting

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About the Role

As the Director, Accounting, you will have a direct impact on accounting and reporting activities for a fast-growing, public biotech.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, you will be responsible for managing the monthly book closing activities such as preparation of journal entries, financial analyses, and financial statements, assisting with the management and execution of the independent audit and coordinating the Sarbanes-Oxley activities (i.e., updating process documentation, managing the control register and testing controls). You must have experience working with public companies and/or public accounting experience to be successful in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to assist with the continued build-out of the accounting and financial reporting processes and have a significant impact on the future success of the company. We are building a culture of individuals who hold our core principles at the center of our operations, with the goal to elevate the care of our patients’ lives. We are open to you working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and/or prepares, analyzes, and reconciles all financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Manages all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, and purchasing.
• Manages the Sarbanes-Oxley activities including updating system documentation, testing controls, remediating control deficiencies and coordination efforts with the auditors.
• Provides senior management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress.
• Coordinates audit activities related to the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Establishes, modifies, and coordinates the implementation of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Manages or prepares specialized analyses in support of all business functions.
• Directly or indirectly supervises 1-2 employees within the finance department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Experience

• CPA or CMA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent.
• At least ten years of related experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervising employees.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting systems, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.