What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at CPC Clinical Research?
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our growing team!
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong analytical mindset and excellent organizational skills? If so, keep reading…
The right candidate will be able to deliver high-quality outcomes while striking the right balance between strategic partnership and hands-on collaboration. This role will report to the Controller.
In this position you will:
- Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process, including revenue recognition, review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Manage accounts payable function to ensure proper coding of vendor invoices and communications with external vendor partners.
- Oversee application of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), including contract-based and milestone-driven revenue
- Manage and analyze project/study-level financials, ensuring proper alignment of revenue and expenses
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate cost allocation and revenue timing across multiple active studies
- Support and lead aspects of the external audit process, including preparation of schedules and technical accounting documentation
- Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes to support scalability
- Provide guidance and mentorship to staff and review team output
- Contribute to systems and process improvements, including ERP optimization
- Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and internal reporting packages
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Here’s what you will need to bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA (active or in-progress) strongly preferred
- Public accounting background highly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Proven ownership of the close process and financial reporting
- Experience working with external auditors
- Excellent attention to detail and strong customer service skills
- Experience supervising staff and managing processes
- Strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to organize, instruct, and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation
- Ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively
Note: Viable applicants will be required to pass a background and education verification check.
Targeted Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 annually
Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2026
About CPC:
CPC is an academic research organization that offers full service clinical trial design, oversight, and management with rapid access to Key Opinion Leaders in a variety of therapeutic areas. With over 35 years of experience, CPC has provided services to over 150 clinical trials in a variety of indications, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, wound healing, diabetes and more.
CPC has expertise in managing clinical trials from a variety of funding sources including Industry, NIH, and Investigator Initiated trials.
CPC Community Health focuses on innovative programs that reach into communities to help people find effective ways to become active, empowered and healthy. http://www.cpccommunityhealth.org/
CPC offers:
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD etc.)
- Matching 401(k) plan (dollar for dollar up to 4% of your eligible compensation, fully vested immediately)
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 - 25 vacation days based on years of service
- Paid sick time (2.67 hours accrued bi-weekly up to a maximum of 80 hours)
- Monthly fun events (e.g. team building activities, games, charitable events, potlucks, picnics)
- Flexible and remote work schedules
An Equal Opportunity Employer
CPC is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). CPC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance, please email our Human Resources team at careers@cpcmed.org.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000