Manager (Life Science) - Business Process Outsourcing (52622)

Citrin Cooperman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join our Advisory Department in Philadelphia. You will run day-to-day financial operations, oversee onshore and offshore staff, and drive improvements in internal processes and controls.

This role directly supports clients across multiple industries with GAAP-compliant financial reporting and data-driven decision support. You will leverage ERP and accounting systems, manage closing cycles, and collaborate with vendors,

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience as a Controller / Assistant Controller or similar
• Experience across multiple industries including professional services, manufacturing, construction, healthcare
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial processes
• Experience with multiple accounting systems (QB, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct) and ERP packages
• Expert in Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred
• ERP implementation experience a plus
• Professional certification such as CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day financial operations including general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and reporting
• Monitor team usage of internal procedures and controls
• Manage onshore and offshore staff performing transactional and accounting activities
• Assist in preparing financial statements per guidelines
• Communicate with vendors, customers, partners, banks and other stakeholders
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/annual closings
• Assist budgets and forecasts
• Review accounting information to identify inaccuracies
• Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform data cleanup
• Advise on technical accounting decisions
• Develop models and analyses for client requests
• Encourage improvements to internal operations via stakeholder input

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Excel expertise

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Dynamics

NetSuite

Intacct

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

We are looking for an Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join our Advisory Department. As a Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Run the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting
• Monitor our team’s usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controls
• Manage both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clients
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processes
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
• Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
• Develop models and analysis for client requests
• Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations, taking input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and is highly effective in developing trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
• Experience in several different industries - professional services, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare are particularly valued
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and of the structure necessary to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Experience with multiple accounting systems which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages
• Expert in Excel
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus