Accounting Manager

Egenesis Inc.; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

eGenesis, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the monthly and quarterly close, reporting to the Controller, and to help build scalable processes in Cambridge, MA.

The role requires GAAP expertise and hands-on execution in a fast-growing biotech environment. You will collaborate with clinical and operations teams on accruals, oversee internal controls, and ensure accurate financial disclosures for a public-ready environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience.
• Public company accounting experience with monthly close responsibilities.
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience required; familiarity with CRO accrual and collaboration agreements preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under U.S. GAAP.
• Account for R&D expenses, trial accruals, prepaids, and CRO vendor arrangements.
• Design, implement, and maintain ICFR for SOX compliance.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements and supporting schedules; ensure disclosures are audit-ready.
• Manage Senior Accountant and foster a high-performance team.
• Build and maintain a robust internal control environment for public company standards.
• Manage NetSuite as the system of record; partner with FP&A on COA governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About eGenesis

eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Company’s proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive, multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers, add protective human transgenes, and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784, agenetically engineered porcine kidney, is the Company’s lead program and is currently being evaluated in a multi-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

POSITION SUMMARY

eGenesis, Inc is seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager to execute the day-to-day functions during a pivotal period of growth. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be responsible for all aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process. This highly visible role will use strong organizational skills and attention to detail to identify and implement operational decisions with accounting implications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical GAAP knowledge with hands-on execution, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and is energized by building scalable processes from the ground up. This is a full-time role based in Cambridge, MA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end-to-end financial close process, including general ledger, accounts payables, and accruals, delivering accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Account for R&D expenses, clinical trial accruals and prepaids, and CRO vendor arrangements, coordinating closely with clinical and operations teams to estimate accruals
• Help design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in preparation for SOX compliance and public-company requirements
• Support preparation and maintenance of financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring disclosures are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
• Manager Senior Accountant, fostering a high-performance team environment
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment appropriate for a company operating under public company accounting standards
• Manage NetSuite as the system of record, partnering with FP&A on chart of accounts governance, reporting configuration, and process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience
• Public company accounting experience preferred, including demonstrated ownership of monthly close process under public company reporting timelines
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience required; familiarity with clinical-stage accounting (CRO accrual methodology, collaboration agreement) strongly preferred
• Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite required
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-changing environment

Base pay range for this job is $120,000 - $154,000.