Senior Accounting Manager — Biotech, Remote

Quetzal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quetzal Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely month-end close. The role requires deep expertise in general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, audits, and external reporting within a lean team.

Remote position with potential hybrid arrangements based on location, with a preference for candidates in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate brings a track record in biotech or life sciences accounting and a

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Biotech/pharma or R&D industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience owning or contributing to month-end close.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Own the monthly close process in NetSuite with journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial reporting and timelines.
• Manage accounts payable and payroll processes with external systems.
• Support audits, tax returns, and internal controls (SOX).
• Collaborate with HR and external vendors to optimize processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

BILL.com

Rippling

Job description

Quetzal Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely month-end close. The role requires deep expertise in general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, audits, and external reporting within a lean team.

Remote position with potential hybrid arrangements based on location, with a preference for candidates in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate brings a track record in biotech or life sciences accounting and a