About the Company :
We are a fast-growing biotechnology company committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge science. As we continue to scale, we are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our high-performing finance team. This is a critical role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounting operations.
Position Overview :
The Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role in overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, and internal control processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and familiarity with SOX in a public company environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee and manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Support internal control and SOX compliance efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external consultants
- Assist with audit preparation and serve as a point of contact for external auditors
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting processes, systems, and controls
- Mentor and support junior accounting staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams such as FP&A, legal, and operations
- Participate in special projects including ERP system enhancements and process automation initiatives
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred)CPA requiredMinimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in biotech, life sciences, or public accounting serving biotech clientsStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience working within a SOX-compliant environment is requiredProven experience with financial close processes, reconciliations, and financial reportingExcellent organizational, analytical, and communication skillsProficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus)Work Schedule :
Hybrid work model with 4 days onsite per week at our Burlington, MA headquarters.