Position: Finance & Accounting Manager Job 2482
Location: New York Metro Area/Hybrid – in office 2x a week
Compensation: Based Upon Experience
Summary:
This role will report to the VP, Controller. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the Company’s accounting policies, researching, and preparing technical accounting memorandums. This position is also responsible for the preparation and distribution financial statements for internal and external use. This individual ensures that reports, filings, and documentation comply with company's regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. This individual will also have exposure to FP&A assisting with budgeting, forecasting and analysis. This individual will also assist with various ad-hoc projects, as necessary.
Essential Functions:
Expect to grow, expect to be challenged, and expect the unexpected as we embark on this journey of democratizing health for all the world's citizens.
Responsible for supporting all accounting functions of the company, including financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and day-to-day management of the accounting.
Manage the department operations, compiling financial reports based on financial statements and implementing policies and procedures for financial reporting.
Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results, including coordination with external accounting firms and foreign entities.
Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Helping to ensure the month-end activities are performed in a timely way and financial statements are compiled and published per the needs of the organization.
Partner with financial audit firm on annual audit and quarterly reviews of the company's financial filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other required SEC reports.
Evaluate accounting and internal control systems.
Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements.
Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance.
Effectively communicates with senior leadership team.
Serve as the liaison between stock plan administrator and company for stock plan matters.
Assist with special ad-hoc projects as requested by the Controller and/or CFO.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
CPA required.
Big 4 or National-Firm Audit Experience
Minimum 5 years of combined Public Accounting and Private Industry accounting experience
Microsoft Office Suite is required
Experience with Netsuite is a plus
Experience in biotech, life sciences field desired, but not required.
This individual may supervise associates in the Finance & Accounting team.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks.
Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects required.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting new accounting guidance and the accounting treatment of issues.
Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory.