Interim Accounting Manager

INTERIM ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Company: Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences

Location: Remote (EST business hours)

Employment Type: Contract/Interim Consulting Role

Reports To: CFO and Controller

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to join our finance team on a remote consulting basis. This role requires strong technical accounting skills with a focus on accruals, stock-based compensation, and contract review. The ideal candidate brings pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience and can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and own journal entries including accruals, payroll, cash, fixed assets, and other month-end entries
• Prepare complex accruals for medical affairs, commercial affairs, and research functions
• Review vendor and partner contracts to identify and evaluate terms related to accrual accounting
• Lead cross-functional meetings to discuss project completion percentages and related financial impacts
• Assist with ASC 718 stock compensation accounting and related reporting requirements
• Support year-end close process (overtime expected during this period)
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• 2 years of experience with a publicly traded company
• Life sciences or pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting principles
• Experience with ASC 718 (stock-based compensation)
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE

• Remote position (operate on EST)
• Flexible start/end times with core business hour availability
• Overtime required during year-end close periods