The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to understand and apply various accounting principles and possess a deep knowledge of the Corporate, Clinical Development and R&D operations in the biopharmaceutical industry to solve a wide range of challenges, raise business issues, and identify and implement process improvement opportunities. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated ability to communicate to peers, clients and top management in a clear and concise manner. The candidate will display the willingness and ability to operate independently supporting many business needs at all levels required to achieve our corporate goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Owning the preparation and issuance of the financial statements, including the quarterly unaudited financial statements and the annual audited financial statements.
• Ensuring that the financial statements are accurate and complete by reviewing them for any errors or omissions.
• Reporting to management on the company’s financial health and suggesting ways to improve performance.
• Reviewing the company’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Estimating the impact of new accounting standards or other changes in accounting principles on the company’s financial statements.
• Coordinating with external auditors, internal accounting staff, and other departments involved in financial reporting processes.
• Making decisions about which accounting methods should be used for recording transactions, and communicating these decisions to other departments within the organization.
• Preparing a roadmap to transition from financial statement prepared using AICPA standards to PCAOB standards.