Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Accounting handles accounting for the following areas: partner invoicing, fixed assets, cash and investments, R&D, SG&A, and manufacturing contracts outsourced, prepaids, royalties, and leases. They ensure the appropriate accounting treatment is applied, reconciling balance sheet accounts, reviewing journal entries, and assisting with the month-end and quarter-end close.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These may include but are not limited to:
•    Train, develop and mentor direct reports in the performance of tasks under areas of responsibilities
•    Review new vendor set up in accounting software and AP platforms
•    Assist with month-end and quarter end close processes
•    Account for R&D, SG&A and manufacturing contracts outsourced including interacting with project managers and vendors for monthly expense accruals
•    Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
•    Review and approve fixed asset transactions each month, including additions, disposals, depreciation entries and construction in progress
•    Review lease amortization tables and approve lease entries
•    Treasury management; review cash and investment entries
•    Review monthly bank reconciliations
•    Track and review deferred revenue entries and reconciliation
•    Review square footage apportionment and monthly allocation entries
•    Assist in preparation of schedules as the need arises for quarterly reviews, annual audit and tax returns
•    Support the SOX 404 compliance process, including the updating of narratives for prepaid expenses and fixed assets on an annual basis
•    Preparation of reports and special projects as assigned
•    Collaborate with all members of the Finance department.
•    Collaborate with members of other departments.
•    Effectively collaborate with SOX consultants and auditors.
•    Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•    Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field with minimum 6 years of general ledger and accounting experience required.  (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered) 
•    3+ years of management experience preferred
•    Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting and compliance.
•    Ability to work independently, protect and safeguard confidential information, phenomenal attention to detail and to meet deadlines
•    Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities. 
•    CPA license and “big four” public accounting experience preferred. 
•    Public company and SOX-compliant with previous exposure to multinational companies preferred. 
•    Experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology or related industry in a financial capacity highly preferred
•    Software Knowledge: Great Plains, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, be at a desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer the telephone and type on a computer. Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.

Laboratory Activities, if applicable:  N/A

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required up to 5% of your time. Pay Rate Range: $50-65/hr depending on experience 

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