Manager (Life Science) - Business Process Outsourcing (52622)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join its Advisory Department. This role involves running day-to-day financial operations for clients, managing onshore and offshore staff, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and advising on technical accounting and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day financial operations for clients, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting
• Monitor team usage of internal procedures, processes, and controls
• Manage both onshore and offshore staff performing transactional and technical accounting activities, and synthesizing data into client reports or analysis
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinate the overall effort for monthly and annual closing processes
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Review accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
• Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
• Develop models and analysis for client requests
• Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations by incorporating input from key stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements

Requirements

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; ability to build trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and in written communications
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
• Experience across multiple industries, including professional services, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare (particularly valued)
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes, including budgeting, financial closure, and reporting
• Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Experience with multiple accounting systems, which may include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages
• Expert-level Excel skills
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA)

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with flexibility to manage personal and professional life.