Life Sciences Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This role is for a Manager on the Life Sciences team within Client Accounting Advisory. The practice provides accounting, advisory, and technology services.

The organization is a hybrid employer. While this role is remote, scheduled onsite presence may be required for client work, team meetings, or trainings with notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Life Sciences accounting team, responsible for client execution and timely delivery of team members’ work product
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients
• Lead global team activities tied to client work, including developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations, handling client and internal stakeholder inquiries, and understanding industry/client challenges to deliver solutions and improvements
• Provide and identify cross-selling opportunities to add value for clients
• Complete duties associated with managing teams, ensuring goals and benchmarks are met (e.g., delivering monthly financials, supporting career growth, and working within budget and time parameters)
• Manage client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, timely completion of client billings, and assisting with managing accounts receivable
• Develop expertise in the technology required to perform responsibilities; ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by all team members
• Identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities
• Maintain professional conduct and respect for others
• Follow AICPA and state society regulations and professional ethics
• Maintain appropriate compliance with all firm-wide and local office policies and procedures
• Proactively develop relationships and provide proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Solicit internal experts across the organization to assist with client challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of experience within a CAS/CAAS practice within a public accounting firm
• 3+ years of Life Sciences industry experience
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures, including cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll, and benefits
• Strong GAAP experience, including hands-on controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close, and financial reporting
• Technical accounting experience, including analyzing contracts and other forms of permanent and legal documentation and translating them into accounting records
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Strong project and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
• 2+ years of experience with month-end close tools such as BlackLine, FloQast, XCM, Double, Basis.ai, or Karbon

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA license
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

In Massachusetts, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $110,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation within the range will depend on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws.

Salary is one component of the total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

• Remote (not required to perform duties within proximity of an office location), with potential onsite presence required with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.