Biotech Senior Accountant: FinOps, Controls & Audits (Onsite)

Metagenomi Therapeutics; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Metagenomi Therapeutics, an in vivo genome editing company, seeks a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Based at headquarters in Emeryville, CA, the role requires onsite work at least 2 days per week.

You will advance month-end close, assist with audits, and collaborate across the Finance team to drive accurate reporting and process improvements in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years accounting experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences; public company or public accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, and Coupa.
• Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations for cash, investments, prepaids, AP, leases, and accruals.
• Manage expense reporting system and process.
• Process weekly check runs and support procure-to-pay.
• Support payroll processing.
• Assist with special projects and system implementations to improve processes.
• Develop and refine internal control processes for compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in external audits and respond to inquiries.

Skills

CPA preferred

Excel

NetSuite

Coupa

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

Metagenomi Therapeutics, an in vivo genome editing company, seeks a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Based at headquarters in Emeryville, CA, the role requires onsite work at least 2 days per week.

You will advance month-end close, assist with audits, and collaborate across the Finance team to drive accurate reporting and process improvements in a fast-moving environment.