Outsourced Accounting Manager (100% Remote)

Overview

This organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its growing Life Sciences group.

Location: 100% Remote – Boston-based

Compensation: $90,000–$200,000 base salary, depending on experience, + bonus eligibility + phantom equity

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with multiple clients, solving complex accounting challenges, and partnering directly with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations for multiple clients, including general ledger, AP, payroll, and financial reporting
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Manage and mentor onshore and offshore accounting teams performing transactional and technical accounting activities
• Review accounting records to identify and resolve inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and imbalances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and client-specific financial models
• Advise clients on technical accounting matters and GAAP requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits and coordinate timely completion of audit requests
• Manage communications with clients, vendors, banks, partners, and other stakeholders
• Assist clients with accounting system conversions, implementations, and cleanup of books and records
• Monitor adherence to internal accounting procedures, processes, and controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, technology, and operational efficiency
• Lead the 409(A) valuation process for common stock and provide guidance to clients
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and serve as a strategic accounting advisor

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years of Big 4 or regional public accounting audit experience
• Experience working with life sciences companies strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting processes
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities
• Excellent knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Experience working with multiple accounting/ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, or similar platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, MBA or other professional certification is a plus
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$200,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility
• Phantom equity
• Benefits effective Day 1
• 27 days of PTO
• Summer Fridays – office closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays
• Fall Wind Down Fridays – office closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays
• 37.5-hour target work week

Location

100% Remote – Boston-based