Accounting Manager

BeOne Medicines; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines is seeking an Accounting Manager to own daily accounting operations, general ledger governance, fixed asset accounting, and month-end/quarter-end close. The role partners with internal teams, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The candidate will lead close processes, maintain policies, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on SOX compliance and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Emeryville, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
• 5+ years accounting operations experience; biotechnology industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience managing financial close activities, audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, including close calendar management, journal entry review, account reconciliation oversight, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage general ledger accounting operations, fixed asset responsibilities, and related accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, with particular emphasis on SOX 404 compliance, control documentation, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, tax, internal stakeholders, shared service teams, and external auditors to support accurate reporting, tax return preparation, quarterly reviews, and annual audits.
• Identify and implement process, system, and automation improvements that increase efficiency, improve control effectiveness, and support evolving business needs.
• Lead or support cross-functional accounting initiatives and other finance projects as business priorities require.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Clear communication

Strategic thinking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Blackline JE and Reconciliation

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Accounting Manager owns key components of BeOne Medicines’ daily accounting operations, general ledger governance, fixed asset accounting, and month- and quarter-end close execution. This hands-on leadership role partners closely with internal finance stakeholders, shared service teams, external auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and continuous improvement across core accounting processes. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, including close calendar management, journal entry review, account reconciliation oversight, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage general ledger accounting operations, fixed asset responsibilities, and related accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, with particular emphasis on SOX 404 compliance, control documentation, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, tax, internal stakeholders, shared service teams, and external auditors to support accurate reporting, tax return preparation, quarterly reviews, and annual audits.
• Identify and implement process, system, and automation improvements that increase efficiency, improve control effectiveness, and support evolving business needs.
• Lead or support cross-functional accounting initiatives and other finance projects as business priorities require.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide functional oversight to shared service accounting resources responsible for cash reconciliation and related accounting activities.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of accounting operations experience required; biotechnology industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about the role of finance and accounting in supporting the company’s strategy.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial close activities, audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Proven success working well under pressure, highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Computer Skills:

• Experience using SAP preferred.
• Experience using Blackline JE and Reconciliation Software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to Home Office in San Carlos.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.