Houston Life Sciences Technical Accounting Partner

Elios AI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

Elios AI seeks a senior partner to own the client relationships across Houston and Texas life sciences. You will set technical direction on accounting matters affecting filings and lead growth of the practice in this market.

With deep Big Four pedigree and CPA credentials, you will guide capital-market engagements, IPO readiness, and internal-control development for clients going public for the first time.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in public accounting or advisory with life sciences focus.
• Active CPA license and strong US GAAP/SEC knowledge.
• Big Four or equivalent senior advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior advisor to CFOs, CAOs, Controllers, audit committees and boards in life sciences.
• Resolve sector-defining matters: R&D accruals, CRO/CDMO arrangements, licensing agreements.
• Lead IPO and capital-markets engagements including readiness work and filings.
• Oversee audit readiness, financial statement prep, close optimization and IC build-out.
• Own scope, staffing, budgets, margins, quality, and risk across engagements.
• Build Houston pipeline through your network and local ecosystem presence.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Life sciences experience

Big Four experience

US GAAP & SEC reporting

Executive relationship management

Education

CPA license

Tools

Workiva

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Job description

Elios AI seeks a senior partner to own the client relationships across Houston and Texas life sciences. You will set technical direction on accounting matters affecting filings and lead growth of the practice in this market.

With deep Big Four pedigree and CPA credentials, you will guide capital-market engagements, IPO readiness, and internal-control development for clients going public for the first time.