Director, Accounting

Syner-G BioPharma Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences consultancy seeks a Director of Accounting to oversee financial reporting and compliance. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of accounting in professional services. The position offers hybrid work options and a focus on strategic decision-making.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Company paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounting in a professional services organization.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and project-based revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master's preferred

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Excel

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Company Description

Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting recently merged in September 2024, uniting two industry leaders to create a new force in life sciences consulting. By combining our expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, quality and compliance and commercial manufacturing, we are positioned to deliver fully integrated solutions across the development continuum.

Company Description

Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting recently merged in September 2024, uniting two industry leaders to create a new force in life sciences consulting. By combining our expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, quality and compliance and commercial manufacturing, we are positioned to deliver fully integrated solutions across the development continuum.

We are helping to enhance human health. This merger strengthens our ability to accelerate groundbreaking therapies and help clients navigate the complex life sciences landscape with greater agility and confidence. Together, we form a leading life sciences consultancy dedicated to empowering organizations to overcome complex challenges and accelerate the speed to market, scale and quality of life-saving innovations.

We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations through the most critical phases of the drug discovery, approval, product development, technology transfer and commercial manufacturing process. We also equip our partners with the tools, knowledge and expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality and ensure compliance.

Syner-G BioPharma Group was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2025 award, for the second consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G and Sequoia, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.Sequoiabiotech.com/ or www.Synergbiopharma.com

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Accounting to lead our accounting team and oversee all aspects of the company’s financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

This position requires a deep understanding of the financial complexities unique to professional services organizations, including time and billing, project-based revenue recognition, and client engagement accounting. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading accounting functions in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

WORK LOCATION:

The Director, Accounting position is eligible for hybrid work with 3 days/week based in our Framingham, MA headquarters.

Job Functions

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP (or IFRS, as applicable).
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, especially around project-based billing, revenue recognition, and WIP accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Provide strategic guidance on accounting matters, policies, and best practices tailored to a professional services environment.
• Partner with Commercial teams and Vertical Leadership to ensure accurate revenue forecasting, billing, and profitability analysis on client engagements.
• Mentor, manage and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture.
• Stay current with regulatory and reporting requirements and recommend updates to policies and procedures as necessary.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Masters preferred.
• CPA required.
  
  

Technical Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of accounting in a professional services organization
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP (or IFRS) and experience with project-based revenue recognition and billing practices.
• Experience managing accounting for time-tracking, WIP, and deferred revenue.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Salesforce and strong Excel skills.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• High adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, dynamic work environments.
• Well-developed capabilities in problem-solving and crafting efficient processes.
• A results-oriented mentality, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  
  

Essential Functions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Total Rewards Program

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a position at Syner-G. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Syner-G is not able to offer relocation assistance at this time.

Legal Statement

Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G BioPharma is an E-Verify employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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