POSITION SUMMARY: 

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The Senior Accountant position provides financial and accounting clarity to help NMDP further its mission of saving lives through cellular therapy. The Senior Accountant provides accounting leadership and technical expertise to help the Organization and Controllership team accurately and efficiently complete accounting and reporting functions in compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing month-end entries and reconciliations, assisting with forecast and budget responsibilities, preparing and reviewing audit and compliance documentation, and other aspects described in the “Accountabilities” section below. This is a remote position (US). #LI-Remote

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ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key areas this role supports is Comp and Benefits, Investments and State and Local Tax

Supports Financial Reporting (Preparation of Financial Statements, Committee Packets, External Audits):

• Monthly and Annual Reporting
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries and month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
  • Ensures monthly reporting activities are completed timely, accurately, and efficiently for primary responsibilities areas, including the following:
    • Compensation and benefits accounting and reporting
    • Investment accounting and reporting
    • Intercompany allocations, eliminations, and settlement
  • Assists with other accounting and reporting areas in a support and preparation role:
    • International subsidiary accounting and reporting
    • Strategic investment accounting and reporting, including internally developed capital software assistance
  • Prepares and reviews committee reporting and packets as assigned
• Annual Financial Statement Audit
  • Prepare and review audit schedules relating to primary focus areas and assists with audit requests
  • Coordinates the external benefits audit, working closely with auditors and leading team members to ensure all audit deliverables are met

Supports Organizational Compliance:

• Prepares and reviews the required government submissions, including Form 990 and other related compliance filings
• Leads and maintains compliance with state and local tax jurisdictions, managing tax reporting and required filings
• Prepares and reviews internal accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and accounting best practices. Reviews and approves purchase requisitions assigned to the Financial Reporting and Compliance team
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Ensures adherence to GAAP accounting, reporting, and disclosure

Supports Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Prepares international subsidiary forecasting and budgeting in coordination with external accounting providers
• Assists with balance sheet forecasting and budgeting as needed
• Successfully partners with members of the Organization’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to enhance internal reporting and successfully prepare and report on subsidiary performance

Performs Financial Analysis and Other Duties:

• Reviews and performs analysis of business and financial activities and presentation of material in a manner which can be understood by non-financial customers. Succinctly analyzes operational variances between current month, prior month, and budget/forecast.
• Performs complex accounting activities and related analyses
• Performs accounting research to successfully resolve accounting issues
• Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and external providers
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, priorities, policies, and procedures
• This position does not have direct reports but may provide work direction, delegate responsibilities, train employees, and drive management decisions.
• Other duties as assigned