Accounting Manager (Contractor)

Overview

This contractor Accounting Manager role will support a 6-month leave of absence (LOA) and reports to the Assistant Controller. The position involves leading and supporting multiple areas of accounting operations, with exposure to general ledger and close, payroll, treasury, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day close and accrual processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries
• Own preparation of monthly R&D accruals, collaborating with department leaders and outside contract research organizations
• Prepare quarterly stock compensation calculations
• Prepare warrant liability calculations
• Manage leases, including maintaining reconciliations and booking monthly journal entries
• Prepare internal reporting packages
• Oversee senior accountant, including supervising tasks and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries
• Own accounts payable (AP) and payroll
• Support internal controls and contribute to effective communication and cross-functional problem-solving
• Complete other ad hoc projects as needed

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience in biotech or life sciences industry
• Prior public accounting experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• NetSuite experience

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger, GAAP, AP, payroll, and accruals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong team player able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and fill gaps as needed

Working Conditions

• Busy office/laboratory environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions
• Subject to periods of sitting or standing; vision required to monitor data

Travel

• Travel is not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• Seaport area of Boston, Massachusetts
• Additional staff operates in a virtual environment from the Greater Boston area and throughout the United States