Biotech Accounting Senior Manager - Close, SEC & SOX Lead

Foster McKay; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster McKay is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee key accounting operations and close activities for a publicly traded, late-stage biopharmaceutical company. This hands-on role will own complex areas including clinical trial and R&D accruals, support SEC reporting and SOX compliance, and lead one direct report.

Responsibilities include managing monthly closes, preparing financial statements, ensuring U.S. GAAP consolidation, and partnering with Clinical Operations, R&D, and FP&A.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of close activities and review of others' work.
• Public company accounting experience with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and quarterly/annual reporting requirements.
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trial and/or R&D accrual accounting required.
• Public accounting experience preferred; Big Four experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and review of work.
• Own complex clinical trial and R&D accruals and prepaids related to CROs and vendors.
• Prepare balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analyses and reconcile accrual estimates to actuals.
• Support U.S. GAAP consolidation across entities, including intercompany reconciliations and currency accounting.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, R&D, Procurement, and FP&A to develop accurate accounting estimates.
• Support cash reporting, forecasting inputs, investment transfers, and treasury documentation.
• Execute SOX controls and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare schedules and disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K; coordinate audits.
• Mentor a Senior Accountant and coordinate outsourced resources.
• Improve close and consolidation workflows through standardization and automation.
• Support ERP tooling implementations and IT/FP&A integrations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Public company experience

Biotech/pharma industry experience

Clinical trial / R&D accruals

Staff mentoring

Strong communication

Analytical abilities

Cross-functional partnership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Excel

Job description

Foster McKay is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee key accounting operations and close activities for a publicly traded, late-stage biopharmaceutical company. This hands-on role will own complex areas including clinical trial and R&D accruals, support SEC reporting and SOX compliance, and lead one direct report.

Responsibilities include managing monthly closes, preparing financial statements, ensuring U.S. GAAP consolidation, and partnering with Clinical Operations, R&D, and FP&A.