Sr. Accounting Manager

A pharmaceutical company in California is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join their growing team as a Senior Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for:

• Schedule, manage and coordinate the monthly/quarterly/annual close and SEC filing process
• Ensure adherence to and maintenance of internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies in financial reporting and fraud
• Supervise, direct and review the work of the Accounting staff, including cash management, accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger reconciliations/journal entries
• Assist the Controller with the preparation of external financial statements, SOX review and audit support
• Assist the Accounting team with the review and/or preparation of billings for external grants and the preparation of Clinical Trial accounting and related reporting
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to accurately monitor and report on departmental spend, accruals, budgets and forecasts
• Assist the Controller with the management of general administrative functions including matters related to HR, IT and facilities
• Design, implement and maintain efficient and effective accounting processes, procedures and internal controls
• Performing other duties, as needed

• 8+ years of Accounting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Experience preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules and international consolidations
• Strong knowledge of Technical Accounting matters, particularly ASC 842, debt accounting, robust internal control processes and the Company's accounting policies and procedures
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and the SEC filing process
• Familiarity with Shareworks Equity management software and XBRL
• Strong and broad knowledge of GAAP
• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct, Bill.com or other mid-size to large ERP
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• Solid analytical, mathematical, and research skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Public Accounting background
• CPA and/or parts passed
• Experience in the Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with Clinical Research / Drug Development process and related Accounting
• Experience entering transactions, journal entries and extracting data from mid-level ERP systems
• Strong Intacct and Bill.com experience