Biotech Accounting Manager — Growth & Impact

Parabilis Medicines; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual target bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Parabilis Medicines, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Manager, Accounting, to join our finance team and drive a wide range of accounting activities. You will partner with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements while supporting tax and payroll functions.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in accounting, and excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or related area
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in public and/or biopharmaceutical company
• CPA preferred
• Extremely well-organized, goal-oriented, with ability to deliver high-quality results on time
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions
• Experience with NetSuite/Concur/ADP/FloQast is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work on-site and attend in-person meetings

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, support schedules, account reconciliations, and analyses across cash, investments, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and leases
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules and transaction support for collaboration arrangements
• Contribute to quarterly accrual meetings and journal entry preparation
• Manage month-end and quarter-end closes with timely completion
• Support annual tax return filing and reporting processes
• Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives
• Crosstrain on payroll processing and backup equity administration
• Assist with ad hoc projects and cross-department collaboration
• Collaborate with finance and other departments to ensure accurate reporting

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organized

Excel proficiency

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

ADP

FloQast

Excel

Job description

Parabilis Medicines, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Manager, Accounting, to join our finance team and drive a wide range of accounting activities. You will partner with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements while supporting tax and payroll functions.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in accounting, and excellent organizational and analytical skills.