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Accounting Manager R&D

Emerging Growth Staffing

Accounting Manager R&D

Palo Alto, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Public biotech company has a newly created role open due to growth.

    The Accounting Manager, R&D is an integral part of a growing accounting team and will own the accounting for all clinical trials. This position reports directly to the Controller, but will partner extensively with the clinical study teams, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Procurement. A successful candidate is someone who is articulate, professional, has strong attention to detail and enjoys working in a fast-paced and growing organization.

    Keys:

    • Biotech experience
    • Experience with accounting for clinical trials OR FP&A budgeting/forecasting for clinical trials
      • Strong schooling/education
      • Executive presence
      • Hybrid role- will own accounting and work with Dir of FP&A on forecasting
      • Flexible to take on other responsibilities as needed
      • Experience working with external Big4 Auditors



    Responsibilities

    • Accurately estimate and accrue clinical trial fees and services by working closely with the clinical study teams, contract research organizations (CROs) and other related vendors, FP&A and Procurement to understand contractual terms and incurred activities.
    • Support FP&A on expense forecasting and budget planning
    • Support the completion of financial statement fluctuation analysis to summarize financial results for clinical-related activities
    • General ledger account reconciliation preparation, review, and follow-up on open items
    • Liaise between Finance and Clinical regarding the periodic activity under review and provide guidance on proper determination of U.S. GAAP expense recognition, accrual accuracy and disclosures
    • Support interim and year end audit process (internal and external)
    • Identify opportunities to reduce the accounting close process, enhance existing procedures and opportunities to improve the utilization of our financial system tools
    • Prepare and/or update standard operating procedures for assigned areas
    • Perform other related duties as assigned

     

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of experience in R&D-related accounting experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceuticals industry
    • Superior analytical and modeling skills including advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports
    • An aptitude for learning and managing ERP data structures and reporting capabilities
    • Results and goal-oriented mindset with an opportunistic eye towards process improvements
    • Strong work ethic including sound judgement, outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
    • Able to work with high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
    • Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively
    • Public accounting experience a plus
    • Familiarity with clinical trial accounting a plus
    • BA/BS Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred

    We offer a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based and family-like work environment.