Senior Accountant

cabaletta bio; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Stock option plans

Job summary

Cabaletta Bio, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to own multi-state payroll, monthly closes, and manufacturing partner accounting as we scale.

You will handle equity transactions, Concur travel expenses, and ensure strong internal controls while collaborating with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and business partners. The role requires 5+ years in accounting within biotech or life sciences, solid GAAP knowledge, and experience with Netsuite and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in biotech/pharma/life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; ability to apply guidance to non-routine transactions.
• Independently execute month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite preferred), advanced Excel, quick learning of new systems.
• Able to plan, coordinate, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; build cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to manage payroll, multi-state filings, and equity accounting.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Lead accounting for manufacturing partner arrangements (CDMOs) and ASC 842 transactions.
• Maintain employee equity records in Shareworks and perform quarterly SBC calculations.
• Manage Travel & Expense reporting system (Concur) and corporate card program.
• Execute payroll processing and accounting in a multi-state environment.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits and preparation of audit schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel

Netsuite ERP

Cross-functional collaboration

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Netsuite ERP

Excel

Concur

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join Cabaletta’s Finance team as we move to an integrated HR technology and payroll platform with Rippling. In this role, you’ll own accurate, compliant payroll for our growing workforce, including multi-state tax filings, and make sure every employee is paid correctly and on time. You’ll also handle monthly close and the accounting for our manufacturing partner arrangements, process equity transactions, and keep travel and expense reimbursements prompt and in line with company policy.

You’ll work closely with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and our business partners, and you’ll have a hands‑on role in shaping our payroll systems as we grow. This is a collaborative team with a patient‑focused culture that is committed to improving every day. It’s also a chance to help build foundational systems at a growing biotech ahead of commercialization.

Responsibilities Include

• Executemonth-end, quarter-endand year-end close processes
• Lead accounting for manufacturing partner arrangements (CDMOs), including activity tracking, technical accounting (ASC 842), journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain employee equity records in Shareworks and perform quarterly stock-based compensation expense calculations
• Manage Travel & Expense reporting system (Concur) and corporate card program
• Executepayroll processing, reporting & accountingin a multi-state environment
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Assistwith external audits, including preparations of audit schedules and documentation
• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting,financeor related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Strong knowledge ofGAAP,anddemonstratedability to research, analyze, document, and apply accounting guidance to non-routine transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and produce accurate, audit-ready financial information.
• Proficiencyin ERP systems (ideally Netsuite),advanced Excel skills, andanability to rapidly learnnew systems.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and able to adapt to a fast paced, rapidly development environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills. You listen to understand and communicate effectively and persuasively with partners, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ability to build andmaintainproductive relationships across theorganization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll accounting and administration, including payroll reconciliations, payroll-related controls, and coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers.

Our most important asset is our people and we offer competitive benefits including health and retirement, PTO, and stock option plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.