Senior Accountant

RiseMe; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

Thea Pharma Inc. in the U.S. market is seeking a Senior Accountant to partner with the U.S. Finance team, supporting payroll, GAAP and close processes. This hybrid role is based in Waltham, MA, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, reporting to the Assistant Controller and FP&A.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Accountancy, 5+ years of accounting experience, and is pursuing CPA or MBA. You will ensure SOX controls and U.S. GAAP alignment while collaborating across the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Accountancy or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pursuing CPA and/or MBA desirable.
• 5+ years of total accounting or finance experience across industries.
• Regulatory, Compliance, and Audited ERP system experience.
• Startup dynamic and fast-paced environment experience, preferred.
• International and complex matrixed organization experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and related month-end activities.
• Lead monthly close process with journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A for accurate financial reporting and budget alignment.
• Assist with accounts payable and vendor payments processing.
• Support general ledger accounting and adherence to U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items.

Skills

SOX compliance

US GAAP

French GAAP adaptation

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Master of Science in Accountancy

Pursuing CPA or MBA

Tools

Audited ERP systems

Job description

COMPANY

Thea Pharma Inc. is the newly established US commercial organization of French-based pharmaceutical company, Laboratoires Théa (Clermont-Ferrand). Thea Pharma markets a suite of leading eye-care drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including iYUZEH, Zioptan®, Cosopt®, Cosopt® PF, Azasite®, Akten®, and Betimol®, as well as AcellFX™ Acellular Amniotic Membrane and the portfolio of iVIZIA dry-eye drops and eyelid hygiene products. By focusing its parent company’s passion and expertise within the U.S. market, Thea Pharma’s goal is to deliver uncompromising care that enables all stakeholders to envision the future of ophthalmic treatment with eyes wide open.

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant partners closely with the U.S. Finance team and supports the Corporate Headquarters' financial needs, works closely with the Assistant Controller and FP&A in the areas of accounting, payroll, budgeting & forecast, and managing the general ledger. This role will be hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote) at our Waltham, MA office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily and Monthly Close Support

• Manage payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and related month-end activities.
• Play a key role in the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Partnering with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget alignment, and strategic decision-making support
• Assist with the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor POs, invoices and payments.
• Support general ledger accounting and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items.

Accounting, Compliance, and Audit Support

• Support key accounting and control processes including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain SOX controls and ensure compliance with international statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement order to cash and procure to pay process improvements.
• Assist with financial audits, coordinate with external auditors, and providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Help strengthen and uphold internal controls for financial operations.
• Support financial system transformations and UAT testing.

Functional Leadership and Collaboration

• Initiate and support optimal financial processes and support company objectives.
• Collaborate across multiple teams for successful implementation of financial projects and initiatives.
• Manage ad hoc projects and analyses as needed.

Data Analysis

• Integrate and ensure data integrity of third-party feeds into business warehousing platforms.
• Help evolve advanced data models for tracking and reporting.
• Conduct data quality audits and reconcile data discrepancies to ensure data integrity.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues from other countries.
• Positive work ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and unquestionable integrity and personal ethics.
• Firm understanding of SOX compliance and extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP with the ability and ingenuity to adapt financials to view in French GAAP.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master of Science in Accountancy, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Pursuing CPA and/or MBA, desirable
• 5+ years of total accounting or finance experience across industries
• Regulatory, Compliance, and Audited ERP system experience
• Startup dynamic and fast-paced environment experience, preferred
• International and complex matrixed organization experience, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriately. Additional physical and mental requirements include:

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

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Thea offers a full suite of employee benefits, including:

• employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• a generous schedule of paid time off (PTO);
• life and disability insurance;
• paid parental leave;
• and a competitive 401(k) company match.

Thea is a flexible and entrepreneurial work environment where you will enjoy an inclusive culture and the opportunity to have your voice and ideas directly shape the future of the company.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $95k to $115k. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

EEO STATEMENT

Thea Pharma Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. At Thea, we not only support the diversity of our employee population, we celebrate the way our team member’s unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to the success of our company. Thea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thea Pharma Inc. does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.