Job Description
A biotech company is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller. In this seat, you will be reporting directly to the VP of Finance and managing 1 Staff Accountant. You will be responsible for owning all month-end close and accounting operations, as well as team management. Previous experience using NetSuite and/or Prendio software is highly preferred, but not required. This role is only onsite one week a month and remote the remainder of the time. There is also free parking included. The ideal candidate has 7 years of accounting experience, has 3 years of biotech or life sciences industry experience, and has used NetSuite ERP or Prendio procurement software.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries to record revenue from government and private sources.
• Assist with payroll expense allocation and preparing related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly closing entries and perform various account analyses.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet general ledger account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliation.
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements.
• Maintain fixed assets list and account for depreciation.
• Maintain temporarily restricted net assets schedule.
• Work closely with grants management staff to ensure timely and accurate submission of expense vouchers.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc management and department budget reports.
• Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with year-end close and the annual audit of CPC and affiliated entities.
• Assist with preparing the annual Form 990 Return for CPC and affiliated entities.
• Assist with preparing IRS Form 941 reconciliation.
• Provide backup, as required, for the cash management function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in accounting or auditing.
• Previous non-profit industry experience desired.
• High degree of proficiency in the use of financial software applications including Excel and Word; knowledge of NetSuite and Prendio a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with various levels of management.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to work in a meticulous, thorough, and precise manner.
• Must possess the ability to assume non-routine tasks and to take initiative where appropriate.
• Must possess a strong follow-through on all projects, ability to bring projects to timely completion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.