EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting or related field preferred
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting /finance
• Experience in the life sciences industry, with prior exposure to clinical study accruals strongly preferred
• Experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, SOX controls and month-end close procedures required
• Must be proficient in handling large-scale financial data using Excel and financial systems for accurate analysis and reporting
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstratable experience of working within a fast-paced finance function
• Demonstratable experience of prioritizing workload and managing multiple tight deadlines effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to forge strong internal and external working relationships, and the confidence to challenge information constructively
• Enthusiastic team player with an approachable manner and an ability to engage with colleagues across the business with a constructive and can-do attitude to deliver the successful completion of team outputs within required deadlines.
  The pay range for this role is $134,500 – $155,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
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OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

This is a unique role that combines both FP&A and accounting responsibilities, offering broad exposure across financial operations, budgeting and reporting.
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, the Finance Manager (R&D) plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance across the company.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, with emphasis on R&D and complex clinical trial accounting
• Partner with FP&A to review and analyze G&A budgets and forecasts, prepare BvA reports, and provide variance insights
• Negotiation contracts and review invoices for G&A functions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to support strategic business objectives and ensure the accuracy of financial information
• Provide guidance to the operational accounting team to resolve questions quickly
• Ensure all SOX controls in operational accounting are completed on time and are working as intended
• Assist with new systems and process improvements
• Support the external audit process for annual and quarterly reviews
• Contribute to special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed
• All other duties as assigned