Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.

SystImmune is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee Accounts Payable, treasury and operational accounting activities. This role owns all cash-related and transactional processes, ensuring timely execution, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. The Accounting Manager partners closely with Procurement, HR, Finance, and the broader accounting team to support efficient procure-to-pay operations, safeguard company cash, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Fluency in Chinese and English is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Disbursements

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other disbursements
• Review and approve AP transactions, expense reimbursements, payment runs, and vendor setup and registration in both banking system and Procurement system.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval matrices, and company policies
• Coordinate closely with Procurement to align purchasing activity, payment terms, and contract compliance
• Resolve complex invoice discrepancies and serve as escalation point for AP issues
• Enhancing the ERP system for AP
• Credit card management and booking
• Support months end financial reporting by providing accurate AP aging report, AP by vendor and accrue list.
• Support month-end and year-end close related to AP and treasury, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and cash-related journal entries
• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements, audit standards, and financial policies
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to AP, cash, treasury
  
  

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash disbursements including ACH, wire transfers and international payments
• Lead treasury operations, including daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Monitor bank accounts, perform and review bank reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies; archiving documentations related to banking systems.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including account maintenance, signatory updates, and fee reviews
• Oversee intercompany payments, funding, and settlement processes with proper documentation and timely execution
• Participating BvA analysis to analyze and monitor cash movement
  
  

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls across AP and treasury
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures for AP, treasury
• Manage, mentor, and develop AP staff, providing oversight, feedback, and prioritization
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 6 years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of AP and treasury functions
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements are strongly preferred
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
  
  

Preferred

• Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred
• CPA or CPA-track
• Experience with international vendors, cross-border payments, and intercompany transactions
• Prior experience in biotech, biopharma, pharmaceutical, or life sciences preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, NetSuite preferred
  
  

Why Join SystImmune

• High-impact role safeguarding cash and scaling financial operations
• Exposure to complex, R&D-driven spend in a clinical-stage biotech
• Collaborative environment with visibility and ownership
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this position is xx - xx annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.

While most offers typically fall within the low to mid-point of the range, we may extend an offer toward the higher end for exceptional candidates whose background and expertise exceeds the requirements of the role.

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.

We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.

SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.