Senior Accounting Manager

Influential Search; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager in California. This role involves managing the finance team and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while also streamlining processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of accounting experience, proficiency with NetSuite, and excellent communication skills. The position is full time, expect to work in the office part-time, and offers a supportive environment for efficiency and compliance in accounting practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Streamline month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements compliant with GAAP.

Skills

Accounting experience

Proficiency in NetSuite

Intermediate to Advanced Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

G Suite

Job description

Helping CFOs & Controllers Hire Top Finance & Accounting Talent in SF Bay Area Based Tech, Biotech, Investment, & CPG Companies

Our Biotechnology client located on the peninsula is looking to hire a Senior Accounting Manager. This position will be based in the office on the peninsula two days a week.

The ideal candidate will provide accurate and timely accounting and financial information while coordinating the daily operations of the finance team to ensure compliance with general accounting and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts and related reconciliations, manage month-end close processes, and prepare financial, managerial, and compliance reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations for all GL accounts
• Manage month-end close in NetSuite to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures
• Assess current practices, policies, procedures, and make recommendations to improve internal controls and processes, ensuring the accuracy of accounting data
• Streamline the month-end close and other accounting processes, reducing manual work and implementing AI to achieve some of the efficiencies
• Coordinate with outside auditors and tax professionals to provide needed information including managing the preparation of year-end audit and tax work papers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience plus industry experience preferred
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Proficiency in NetSuite
• Experience in a company that has inventory, product, or is a manufacturer
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and G Suite.
• A thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• The ability to establish and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and process efficiencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the Company.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Biotechnology Research and Medical Equipment Manufacturing