Senior Accountant: Payroll, Close & Stock Equity (Biotech)

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

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.