Outsourced Accounting Manager (Life Science) - Business Process Outsourcing (53011)

Overview

This role is for a Business Process Outsourcing Manager in the organization’s Advisory Department. The position supports day-to-day client financial operations, oversees internal procedures and controls, and manages onshore and offshore teams performing transactional and technical accounting activities. The Manager will also lead and coordinate external audit processes and support technical accounting and valuation work.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day financial operations of 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, 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, clients, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
• Manage journal entries and reconciliations; coordinate overall efforts 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
• Drive ongoing improvement of internal operations by incorporating input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audit processes, overseeing and coordinating efforts to ensure timely and accurate outcomes
• Lead the 409(A) valuation process for common stock and advise clients

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; effective in developing trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or 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
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field is preferred; MBA or advanced degree would be a plus
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• 2+ years of Big 4 or regional public accounting audit experience
• 6+ years of progressive experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexibility to manage personal and professional life