Biopharma Corporate Accounting Manager — Hybrid & Equity

WatsonBarron Group; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

WatsonBarron Group is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager for a newly created hybrid role in the Plainsboro, NJ area. The position offers growth potential and requires 6–10 years of public or combined accounting experience, with a CPA being a plus.

The role focuses on leading the corporate accounting function, ensuring GAAP‑compliant financial reporting, and partnering with internal teams to improve processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree a plus.
• 6–10 years of public accounting or mix of public and corporate accounting experience.
• CPA a plus.
• Proven U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience dealing with complex accounting matters.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate accounting function.
• Review account balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Research accounting topics and prepare supporting documentation and analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate audit activities and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Partner with internal teams on accounting and financial matters.
• Analyze financial information and provide insights to management.
• Support accounting projects and other business initiatives as needed.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree

Job description

WatsonBarron Group is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager for a newly created hybrid role in the Plainsboro, NJ area. The position offers growth potential and requires 6–10 years of public or combined accounting experience, with a CPA being a plus.

The role focuses on leading the corporate accounting function, ensuring GAAP‑compliant financial reporting, and partnering with internal teams to improve processes and controls.