Biotech Accounting Manager: Lead Close, SEC & SOX

Insight Global; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Accounting Manager for a leading clinical-stage biotechnology organization focused on metastatic breast cancer therapies. This role leads the close process, supports audits, and ensures compliance with public company reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong Big 4 foundation, CPA certification, and biotech industry experience, with expertise in SEC reporting, stock-based compensation, and audit management.

Qualifications

• Active CPA certification.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Biotechnology industry experience.
• Public company accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with SEC reporting.
• Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Stock-based compensation accounting experience (ASC 718).
• Experience partnering with internal and external auditors.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and financial statement analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Review and prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own key balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reviews.
• Perform monthly flux and variance analyses.
• Explain financial results and significant business drivers to leadership.
• Support SEC reporting and public company accounting requirements.
• Manage stock-based compensation accounting activities.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Clinical Operations, and outside service providers.
• Identify accounting process improvements and scalability opportunities.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support ongoing accounting infrastructure and operational initiatives.

Skills

Big 4 background

Close process leadership

Auditing experience

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Accounting Manager for a leading clinical-stage biotechnology organization focused on metastatic breast cancer therapies. This role leads the close process, supports audits, and ensures compliance with public company reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong Big 4 foundation, CPA certification, and biotech industry experience, with expertise in SEC reporting, stock-based compensation, and audit management.