Accounting Consultant

ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT – BIOTECH

ABOUT CFO’S DOMAIN:

CFO’s Domain is a national accounting & finance consulting and recruiting organization serving CFOs and their stakeholders. Our consultants are among the best practitioners in the marketplace, serving clients across a diverse range of industries and stages of growth. Our consultants serve clients with mission critical deliverables when they are experiencing capacity or capability constraints. Our consultants receive benefits, competitive compensation, gain access to the full breadth of our recruiting capabilities and are introduced to roles that are accretive to their personal and professional growth.

We are searching for a highly skilled Accounting Consultant to be a part of our interim consulting practice. Benefits of working for CFO’s Domain include:

• Diverse project experience in across industry sector, company size, and geography
• Supercharge your personal and professional growth
• Rapidly expand your network
• Avoid company politics while focusing on solving interesting problems
• Action oriented role focused on business impact
• 401K, medical benefits
• Profit Sharing and Cash Balance Plans

Please find a sampling of the type of work we do below:

ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support core operational accounting activities including management of SG&A-related general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Partner closely with accounting leadership to help maintain an efficient close process and reliable financial reporting cadence.
• Develop an understanding of operational expense drivers, including research and development support functions, and apply a disciplined approach to expense analysis.
• Assist in building process continuity across accounting functions through cross-training and documentation of key accounting procedures.
• Support purchasing and vendor payment workflows, including coordination with procurement stakeholders and participation in systems enhancements.
• Utilize financial systems and reporting tools to maintain general ledger accuracy and support management reporting needs.
• Assist with internal control documentation and provide support for audit readiness, including walkthroughs, testing coordination, and documentation updates.
• Contribute to recurring management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis requested by finance leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and support implementation of practical improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Provide guidance and review support to junior accounting team members to help maintain quality and consistency across deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including finance, operations, procurement, and systems teams on accounting-related initiatives and operational improvements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPA certification preferred.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience within operational accounting, financial reporting, or controllership functions.
• Strong experience supporting general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.
• Experience working in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cost structures common to innovation-driven organizations, including operating expense and research support activities.
• Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with cloud-based financial platforms such as NetSuite is a plus.
• Understanding of internal controls, audit support processes, and compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to review operating expenses and identify trends or anomalies.
• Ability to initially contribute in a hands-on capacity while gradually transitioning into a review and mentorship role within the accounting team.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working across finance, operational, and systems teams.
• Ability to step into an interim consulting engagement and begin contributing quickly with minimal ramp time.

Pay: $80.00 - $110.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor's Degree?
• How many years of Biotechnology Research experience do you currently have?
• Are you able to commute to Bay Area weekly?

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $80 - $110