Senior Manager - Research and Development Accounting

Overview

This contract Research and Accounting Lead role owns the monthly close for R&D activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. The position drives accruals, supports accurate period recognition, and partners with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, CMC, Program Management, FP&A, and external vendors. Responsibilities include preparing analyses and schedules that inform monthly, quarterly, and annual close and supporting financial reporting requirements.

• Employment Type: Contract (W2)
• Compensation: $85.00 to $100.00/hr (W2)
• Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting and close process for all R&D-related activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Own the monthly R&D accrual process, including vendor outreach, meetings with internal stakeholders, accrual and prepaid analysis, preparation of supporting schedules, and complex journal entries.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to:
  • Clinical trial expenses
  • CRO contracts and related services
  • Investigator grants and site payments
  • Pass-through costs
  • CMC and manufacturing activities
  • Central laboratory expenses
  • External research collaborations
  • Preclinical research
  • Other R&D development costs
• Serve as the primary accounting partner to Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, CMC, Program Management, FP&A, and external vendors to ensure accurate financial reporting and proper period recognition of R&D expenses.
• Prepare key R&D analyses and reporting for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including significant contributions to management close presentations.
• Prepare complex balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and ensure accounting records are complete and well-supported.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading monthly close and accrual processes for R&D or similar complex functions.
• Proficiency with U.S. GAAP and application to R&D expenditures and period-end recognition.
• Experience preparing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong analytical skills with variance investigation and documentation discipline.