Outsourced Accounting Manager (Life Science) - Business Process Outsourcing (52701)

Overview

This role is for a Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join the Advisory Department. Responsibilities include running day-to-day financial operations for clients, managing internal processes and controls, overseeing onshore and offshore staff performing transactional and technical accounting work, and serving as a primary point of contact for external audit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day financial operations for clients, including the general ledger, payables, payroll, and financial reporting
• Monitor team usage of internal procedures, processes, and controls
• Manage onshore and offshore staff performing transactional activities and technical accounting activities, and synthesizing data into reports or analysis for clients
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage communications with vendors, clients, 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 taking input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements
• Serve as the primary point of contact, overseeing and managing all aspects of external audit processes to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Lead the 409(A) valuation process for common stock and advise clients

Requirements

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; effective in building trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
• Desire to work with life science companies
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and the structure necessary to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Experience with multiple accounting systems, which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages
• Expert in Excel
• Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field (preferred)
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA) (plus)
• 2+ years of Big 4 or regional public accounting audit experience
• 6+ years of progressive experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.
• Flexibility to manage personal and professional life.