Manager, Accounting

NKW ImmunityBio; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Publicly traded company

Collaborative team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ImmunityBio, located in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Manager of Accounting to support close processes, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency activities. You’ll guide a small team, ensure GAAP compliance, and enhance financial controls in a rapidly growing biopharma environment.

The role emphasizes accurate analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable processes with FloQast and Workiva, while contributing to audits and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 6+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Deep experience with GL journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience in foreign currency revaluation/translation preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with a life sciences company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly/quarterly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the accounting team, including hiring and training.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
• Prepare quarter end footnote disclosure support.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and settlements.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft D365

Excel

ADOBE

Job description

Company Overview

ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company's range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Manager, Accounting will support the Assistant Controller in the general accounting daily/monthly/quarterly close tasks. This position will manage accountants as well as processes relating but not limited to general accounting accruals, cash, intercompany, related party, and prepaids, as well as foreign exchange accounting.

Essential Functions

• Review of monthly/quarterly journal entries and reconciliations. Ranging from leases, accounts payable and receivables, accruals, prepaid expenses, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, intercompany and other areas as assigned
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the team to include the hiring and training of new team members, coaching employees and monitoring performance
• Perform and review balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
• Prepare quarter end footnote disclose support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial results for all department expenses
• Manage the monthly close processes in FloQast (both checklists and reconciliation updates) and Workiva (maintenance for monthly variance analysis review)
• Oversee intercompany Accounting including intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and settlement balances. Support enhancements to financial processes related to expenditures/ prepayments and EXUS, aiming for increased efficiency and scalability
• Manage the internal and external audit requests
• Support internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and prevent fraud
• Support enhancements to financial processes aiming for increased efficiency and scalability.
• Remain current with GAAP standards and assist in the assessment and implementation of significant new accounting guidance and policies across the organization
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects, as assigned, to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 6+ years of progressive, professional experience in finance roles required.
• Deep experience with GL journal entries and reconciliations required.
• Experience in foreign currency revaluation/translation preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent professional certification is preferred
• Experience with a life sciences company preferred.
• Experience leading a small team is a plus.
• Public companies experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, financial regulations, and accounting best practices
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, ADOBE) and accounting software packages (Microsoft D365)
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail; able to identify and justify fluctuations
• Innovative thinking skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Strong organizational abilities and adept at managing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
• Systems knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other ERP system is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
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Working Environment / Physical Environment

This position works in El Segundo, CA.
Regular work schedule is Monday - Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approval.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office s