Accounting Manager

Elegen; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the synthetic biology sector, Elegen, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to manage accounting operations and ensure accurate reporting. As an ideal candidate, you will streamline processes, support the finance team, and possess the skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Learning Allowance

401K

Flexible PTO

Short Term Disability

Fitness Allowance

Long Term Disability

Parental Leave Program

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of full accounting exposure, including 3 years of management experience.
• Self-motivated, process-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accurate and timely monthly and quarterly accounting close.
• Coordinates and supervises accounting team.
• Leads accounting automation projects and process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Accounting Controls

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Elegen is blazing a path towards a biology-based economy with a highly innovative approach to DNA synthesis that delivers an industry leading length of 7kb in 7 business days with a 99.999% per base accuracy. Our multidisciplinary team of best-in-class biologists, chemists, hardware, and software engineers apply cutting-edge technologies and methods to solve critical bottlenecks in synthetic biology workflows to help our customers in pharma, biotech, agbio, and biomanufacturing streamline their work and realize the full potential of programmable biology.

Remote, US (temporary with potential for conversion)

We are seeking an experienced, passionate Accounting Manager who will manage the company’s accounting operations and ensure accurate reporting. Your duties will include streamlining accounting processes, supporting the finance team, and building strong business and interpersonal relationships.

Our 2025 statements are going to be subject to our first audit! If you are serious about boosting your resume as an accounting manager and are ready for your next career challenge with unimaginable opportunities to climb the ladder at a fast-growing start-up, we want to hear from you!

Main Responsibilities

• Oversees accurate and timely monthly and quarterly accounting close for the company, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Coordinates and supervise accounting team
• Preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Develops and maintains accounting controls by establishing and defining accounting policies and procedures
• Managing the company’s financial accounts, payroll, budget, cash receipts and financial assets, including journal entries in NetSuite
• Reviews payroll taxes and ensures timely payment of payroll and corporate taxes by payroll service
• Provides excellent customer service skills, acting as the point of contact for direction on accounting policies
• Leads accounting automation projects, process improvements, and perform control validations/internal audits

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience of full accounting exposure, including 3 years of management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-moving, start-up environment
• Advanced knowledge and exposure of NetSuite is a MUST; advanced Excel skills essential
• Exposure to standard costing in a manufacturing environment
• Detailed knowledge of US GAAP principles
• Strong project management, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, process-oriented, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Skills

• CPA or equivalent
• Experience in international finance exposure
• Experience in the biotech or life sciences field
• Significant experience in standard costing in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with tax determination software such as Avalara, or Vertex

Salary and Benefits:

The annual base salary compensation for this role: $125,000 - $140,000. Compensation ranges vary depending on location. Final compensation also includes bonus, equity and benefits. Specific offer packages are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location.

✓ Healthcare ✓ Dental ✓ Vision ✓ Learning Allowance

✓ 401K ✓ Flexible PTO ✓ Short Term Disability ✓ Fitness Allowance

✓ Long Term Disability ✓ Parental Leave Program ✓ Commuter Benefits

About The Company:

Founded and led by Dr. Matthew Hill and located in San Carlos, CA, Elegen is well-capitalized by top life science investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and KdT. The company is advised and staffed by leading biotechnology scientists and entrepreneurs, including Dr. Marc Unger, inventor of the Nanoflex valve, and former CSO of Fluidigm. Dr. Hill has a PhD from Stanford and a proven track record of advancing innovative technologies from invention to commercial success. Over eight years in his previous role as VP of R&D at a leading molecular diagnostics company, he co-invented and launched five precision molecular diagnostic products, including a best-in-class noninvasive prenatal test used by millions. These products earn more than $350 million per year in revenue and enabled an IPO.

Elegen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elegen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law. All applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)