Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

General Oncology, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Stock option grant tied to company growth

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company in Boston is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead their financial function. Your responsibilities will include managing the general ledger, preparing financial statements, and liaising with external auditors. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and extensive experience in accounting, particularly within the biopharmaceutical sector. This position offers a competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in biopharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and expense allocations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and financial closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers.

Skills

Proficiency with QuickBooks

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or advanced degree

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

This position will report to the CFO and be responsible for leading the company’s accounting function and will help guide General Oncology through its next phase of growth. The role will lead the quarter end close process and manage General Oncology’s relationship with KPMG, including leading the annual Audit and General Oncology’s tax compliance requirements. The successful candidate will have significant experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite and a proven track record of success in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the general ledger, including timely and accurate month-end, quarter end, and year end close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, credit card, and expense allocations
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and GAAP requirements
• Support quarter end variance analysis and reconciliation procedures
• Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers during audits and tax filings
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
• Lead or support the eventual ERP system transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or advanced degree required
• At least 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge or US GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and readiness for NetSuite implementation
• Comfortable in a hands‑on role with a growing, fast‑paced organization
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to various stakeholders clearly

Location

The ideal candidate will be located in the greater Boston, MA area and be willing to come into the office.

Compensation

A competitive base salary with bonus incentives that are performance‑based, and a stock option grant that is tied to the growth of the company and partnership milestones.