Biotech SEC Reporting & Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Neumora; United States; On-site; USD 151,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Company equity

Paid time off

Company holidays

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Neumora is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting and Accounting Manager to lead the financial close for R&D activities and support the company’s reporting obligations. This onsite role in Watertown, MA collaborates across Finance, Legal, HR, and Clinical Operations to ensure accurate and timely disclosures.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a CPA (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• CPA license preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of Form 10-Q quarterly reports, Form 10-K annual report, and other reports as needed.
• Manage the monthly R&D accrual process, including vendor outreach, meetings with internal stakeholders, accrual and prepaid analysis, preparation of supporting schedules.
• Review and prepare complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to clinical trial expense, CMC and manufacturing activities, preclinical activities and collaboration agreements.
• Partner with the Controller on the review and assessment of technical accounting matters and new accounting standards under U.S. GAAP, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Support quarterly and annual audit activities.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance with SOX
• Partner closely with FP&A, Legal, Human Resources, Clinical Operations, and other departments to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with SEC reporting activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and disclosures, as applicable.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency through automation and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Condor

Excel

Job description

Neumora is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting and Accounting Manager to lead the financial close for R&D activities and support the company’s reporting obligations. This onsite role in Watertown, MA collaborates across Finance, Legal, HR, and Clinical Operations to ensure accurate and timely disclosures.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a CPA (preferred).