Accounting Manager

Company: Strategic Employment Partners
Location: Burlington
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

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 required --- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in biotech, life sciences, or public accounting serving biotech clients --- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience working within a SOX-compliant environment is required --- Proven experience with financial close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting --- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills --- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus) Work Schedule: Hybrid work model with 4 days onsite per week at our Burlington, MA headquarters. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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