Overview
This role is a remote position in the US and supports clinical trial site finance operations within a network of advanced clinical trial sites.
The Regional Accounting Manager is an integral member of the management team, reporting to the corporate controller and partnering regularly with operations. The primary responsibility is to oversee the finance and accounting function for multiple clinical trial site locations (5–10 sites, with opportunity to increase as sites are added). The role supports a matrixed organization where accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger support are provided centrally.
Responsibilities
- Manage the monthly accounting and reporting process for sites supported
- Prepare monthly reporting packages submitted to executive management
- Engage with site operations to understand and influence revenue levers
- Provide budget to actual analysis for monthly financial results, including detailed budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual revenues by study
- Partner with regional and site operations management teams, providing guidance on day-to-day accounting matters
- Perform the annual budget process with site directors
- Perform financial analysis as required to support the business
- Oversee accounting functions for assigned sites within a NetSuite cloud-based accounting system under accrual method accounting in accordance with US GAAP, including preparing and/or posting journal entries
- Maintain ongoing reconciliations between the AR sub-system and the general ledger
- Review balance sheet reconciliations for assigned sites
- Monitor and participate as needed in accounts receivable and collections processes led by the central billing and collections team
- Oversee the accounts payable function including the annual 1099 process
- Oversee accounting processes performed centrally on behalf of assigned sites
- Oversee cash management using online banking for supported sites, including remitting excess funds
- Assist newly acquired or de novo sites in onboarding to the organization
- Support audit, tax, and other information requests
- Assist staff with training and development
- Complete other projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA is strongly preferred
- 5–7 years accounting experience
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting
- Hands-on experience through the full accounting cycle of a business unit
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with non-accounting professionals
- Strong Excel skills; NetSuite experience is a plus
- Team player
- Infrequent travel required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing financials for multiple business units or entities
Compensation & Benefits
- Remote pay range: $105,000 - $115,000 USD
Location
Equal Opportunity & Notice
- The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- The employer will not ask candidates for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc.) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.