Accounting Manager — Hybrid, SOX & Close Leader

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, 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