Accounting Advisory Manager - Biotech & Life Sciences

Vaco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks an Accounting Advisory Manager to lead outsourced accounting engagements for biotech and life sciences clients. You will supervise day-to-day accounting operations while guiding technical GAAP matters and client advisory services.

In this role, you will interact with CFOs and Controllers, coach staff, and ensure high-quality financial reporting and controls as clients scale their business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience (Big 4 strongly preferred).
• CPA required; strong GAAP and financial reporting foundation.
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Prior public accounting, accounting advisory, or outsourced accounting experience.
• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced accounting engagements for multiple biotech and life sciences clients.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Partner directly with CFOs, Controllers, and other client stakeholders on accounting and reporting matters.
• Support technical accounting issues and implementation of appropriate GAAP policies.
• Help clients strengthen accounting processes, controls, and close procedures.
• Manage engagement priorities, deadlines, and client expectations across multiple accounts.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA

GAAP

Staff management

Client communication

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks an Accounting Advisory Manager to lead outsourced accounting engagements for biotech and life sciences clients. You will supervise day-to-day accounting operations while guiding technical GAAP matters and client advisory services.

In this role, you will interact with CFOs and Controllers, coach staff, and ensure high-quality financial reporting and controls as clients scale their business.