Accounting Manager

Aera Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Life and disability insurance

Commuting expense reimbursement

Job summary

Aera Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, you will own the monthly and quarterly close, manage the general ledger and sub-ledgers, and ensure accurate financial processing in a hybrid office setting.

This role involves preparing internal and external reporting, analyzing variances, supporting budget tracking and CRO/CMO contracts, and assisting with SOX controls and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of technical accounting experience.
• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP and ADP WFN.
• CPA license preferred.
• Ability to present financial reporting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate recording.
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting and tie-outs of the financial statements.
• Analyze variances on balance sheet and income statement and explain drivers.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reporting for senior management.
• Support tracking of CRO/CMO contracts, purchase orders, and spending against budget
• Prepare audit support schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Assist with the implementation of SOX controls documentation, testing, and compliance efforts
• Support Finance team with ad hoc projects and monthly close meetings
• Collaborate to improve efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day operations and close processes

Skills

Financial reporting to leadership

SOX awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA License preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ADP WFN

Job description

Aera Therapeutics was founded by a world-class team of scientists, investors, and company builders with a shared vision to unlock the potential of genetic medicines across a broad range of modalities and therapeutic areas. We strive for excellence and an industry-leading position in our chosen delivery platforms, while aggressively hunting for opportunities where enabling delivery technologies can unlock applications of high, unmet medical need.

Leveraging deep expertise in the space, Aera has a leading LNP platform that enables today’s applications, while investing in and developing a potentially disruptive antibody oligonucleotide conjugate platform to enable tomorrow’s applications.

How will your role make an impact at Aera Therapeutics?

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounting, you will be responsible for the management, oversight, and integrity of the General Ledger, the close process, and other operational accounting functions ensuring accurate and effective processing and efficient execution. You will be in a hybrid setting in our Cambridge, MA office.

You will:

• Own the monthly and quarterly close process; prepare journal entries, accrual schedules, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Maintain the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reporting and supporting schedules along with tie-outs of the financial statements
• Analyze and provide commentary on the balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and ad-hoc reporting for senior management.
• Support tracking of CRO/CMO contracts, purchase orders, and spending against budget
• Prepare audit support schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Assist with the implementation of SOX controls documentation, testing, and compliance efforts
• Support Finance team with ad hoc projects and participate in finance discussions and monthly close meetings
• Collaborate with other finance team members to identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the day-to-day operations as well as the close process and assist with the implementation of such recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 5+ years of technical accounting experience
• NetSuite experience (or other ERP), & ADP WFN experience preferred
• CPA License Preferred
• Ability to translate and present financial reporting to leadership
• Commitment to our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Impact

The approximate salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000.

Our salary ranges are determined by job scope, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position as posted. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and business need. In addition to the base salary, eligible employees will have an opportunity to participate in an annual cash bonus, equity incentives, and a robust benefits offering that includes health insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match, paid sick and vacation time, life and disability insurance, and commuting expense reimbursement.

Aera Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.