The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

* We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments

* We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas

* The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

CZ Biohub SF is looking for an Accounting Analyst to support the finance function. The Analyst will help to ensure that the organization's finances are managed effectively and efficiently. You will work with R&D Program managers to develop the organization's budget, monitor organizational spending, and forecast future financial needs. The Analyst will also play an active role in supporting the financial close process, including preparing various expense accruals, journal entries and account reconciliations.

The position will be based in San Francisco, CA either on a hybrid or on-site basis.

You will

* Obtain necessary information for the budget and forecast and provide insight on funding requests

* Prepare cost-benefit analyses and/or provide input as needed

* Handle sensitive financial information, adhere to strict ethical standards, and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of data

* Review budgets and forecasts for completeness and accuracy

* Field requests for budget allocations or project tracking and recommend course of action. Facilitate budget transfer or coordinate set up of new project codes if needed.

* Prepare monthly budget tracking reports for projects and headcount including commentary on variances

* Monitor organization spending and identify areas where costs can be reduced, or efficiency can be improved

* Review Purchase Requisitions when submitted for proper approvals and within budget, and appropriate coding for accounts, cost centers and projects

* Prepare expense accruals, other assigned journal entries and account reconciliations for the monthly financial close

* Review monthly financials and management reports to ensure expenses are charged to the appropriate cost centers

* Compile adjustments to convert monthly actual financials to format required for parent company reporting.

* Prepare billings to third parties for cost reimbursement. Monitor collections to ensure all invoices are paid, following up with third parties if needed.

* Identify and recommend new and/or improved business processes

* Perform other duties as assigned

You have

Essential -

* Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

* 5 years of accounting experience

* Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

* Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including accruals, prepaids, capitalization of fixed assets and self-constructed assets

* Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

* Multi-task and prioritize duties to meet deadlines

* Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within the organization and external stakeholders

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Excellent Excel skills

Nice to have -

* NetSuite, Adaptive and Coupa experience

* Biotech/pharmaceutical industry or research organization background

* Non-profit or multi-entity organization experience

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.

Compensation

* $92,000 - $126,500

What We Provide

* Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease

* A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise

* Existing collaborations within CZ Biohub: Technology Platforms (Bioengineering, Computational Microscopy, Data Science, Genomic Sequencing, Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics), and Research Group Leaders

* Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond

* Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.