Accounting Manager (Contractor)

Overview

This contractor position is an Accounting Manager role supporting an organization on a 6-month term to cover an LOA. The position reports to the Assistant Controller and will work across multiple areas of business operations, with exposure to core accounting functions including general ledger, monthly/quarterly 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 responsibilities, including supervising tasks and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries.
• Own accounts payable (AP) and payroll.
• Support cross-functional collaboration, cooperation, effective communication, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Complete other assigned ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience in the biotech or life sciences industry.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the 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 who can 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.

Location

• Seaport area of Boston, Massachusetts, with additional staff operating in a virtual environment from the Greater Boston area and throughout the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Notes

• No external agencies.