About the Role >>> Senior Accounting Manager

As the Senior Accounting Manager reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Controller you will be responsible for range of accounting, finance, and reporting related activities. These will include but are not limited to: procure to pay, payroll, employee benefits and reimbursements, monthly close, clinical trial and contract manufacturing accounting, financial reporting, audit preparation, SOX compliance responsibilities, and special projects.

This role is based out of our Cambridge, MA office and may require occasional travel to the San Francisco office. 
Your work will primarily encompass:

• Strong end-to-end process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills. Proactively address issues, own the outcome, and continuously strive for best-in-class processes and deliverables
• Confidence, good judgment, energy, and personality to work in a dynamic, multi-business unit environment across all levels of management and across business units and functions
• Oversee the procure-to-pay process, including resolving various procurement and vendor related requests
• Oversee the corporate and out-of-pocket expense reports to ensure compliance with current corporate policies
• Oversee the maintenance and compliance activities for accounting/finance software, including leading the documentation and testing of internal system upgrades and modifications
• Drive new accounting/finance software implementations by working cross-functionally with other departments at Olema and key stakeholders
• Review semi-monthly payroll inputs with Finance and Human Resources
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close related activities, including the preparation and review of account reconciliations, and other financial close activities with emphasis on clinical and contract manufacturing accounting with thorough knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accrual accounting, and internal controls over financial reporting
• Lead monthly meetings with external Contract Research Organizations (CRO), Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO), and internal project management to provide project status updates and obtain validation of percentage and units completed
• Drive the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Responsible for the deliverables of the audit package for external & internal audits
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Drive Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance
• Other responsibilities / ad-hoc requests as required

 Ideal Candidate Profile >>>  

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role. 

Knowledge: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required
• CPA preferred
• 6 years of experience in a blend of private and public company financial accounting required
• 3 years of audit / public accounting experience preferred
• Life Science industry experience with strong clinical and drug manufacturing accounting knowledge preferred

 Experience: 

• Expertise in interpreting and applying financial policies and procedures including the use of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and methodologies
• Expertise in performing financial functions including preparation and posting of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, financial report preparation and variance analysis
• ERP system experience required 
• Ability to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present data and information
• Experience with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with relevant finance and accounting systems (i.e., SAP Concur, Prendio, Fidelity) preferred

 Attributes: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills 
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines 
• A commitment to excellence 
• A fast learner who can identify the core project challenges and expeditiously change course as required in a fast-paced organization 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration; balances team and individual responsibilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to prioritize key work streams and requirements that will change over the near and mid-term
• A demonstrated ability to make decisions on incomplete information and in areas where a high degree of professional judgment is required
• Be a “difference maker” in terms of one’s professionalism and contributions
• Have impeccable professional ethics, integrity and judgment
• Be collegial, hard-working, confident, a self-starter and have a passion for results

The base pay range for this position is expected to be $150,000 - $165,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits. 

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