Life Sciences Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This role is for a Manager to join the Life Sciences team within Client Accounting Advisory. The position is remote, meaning daily work does not need to be performed within proximity of a firm office. However, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Client Accounting Advisory supports clients with accounting, advisory, and technology services, including maintaining books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, and accounting technology solution development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Life Sciences accounting team, ensuring timely delivery of client work products by team members.
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients.
• Lead global team efforts tied to client work and developing team skills, including:
  • Providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations
  • Handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders
  • Understanding industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements to business processes and deliverables
  • Identifying cross-selling opportunities to provide value to clients
• Complete duties associated with managing teams:
  • Ensure the team meets goals and performance benchmarks for client work (e.g., delivering monthly financials, supporting career growth, and working within budget and time parameters)
• Manage client relationships, including proactive communications and exceeding client expectations:
  • Ensure client billings are completed timely
  • Assist with managing accounts receivable
• Develop expertise in the use of all technology necessary for delivery execution.
• 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.
• Conduct work professionally and respectfully.
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society.
• Maintain appropriate compliance with all firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop relationships and maintain proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests.
• Solicit internal experts across the firm to support solutions for 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 such as:
  • Cash management
  • AR/AP
  • Month-end close
  • Payroll and benefits
• Strong GAAP experience, including hands-on controllership functions related to:
  • Consolidations
  • GL close
  • 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project).
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented).
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA license.
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct experience.
• 2+ years of experience with month-end close tools such as BlackLine, FloQast, XCM, Double, Basis.ai, or Karbon.

Compensation & Benefits

• In Massachusetts, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $110,000 to $180,000.
• Actual compensation within the range depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws.
• Salary is one component of a total rewards package that includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

• Remote (no requirement to perform job duties within proximity of a firm office).
• Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.