Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

General Oncology; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a skilled Accountant to manage the accounting function and guide the company through its growth. This role involves overseeing the close process, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and collaborating with external auditors. Candidates must have significant experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite as well as a proven track record in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and readiness for NetSuite implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and ensure timely month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers during audits.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or advanced degree

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

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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+ 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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