Senior Biotech Accountant: Payroll & Close Lead

Cabaletta Bio; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Stock options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Cabaletta Bio invites a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team as we move to an integrated HR technology and payroll platform. You will own payroll for our growing workforce, including multi‑state tax filings, and manage monthly close, manufacturing partner accounting, and equity transaction processing.

You will work closely with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and business partners, shaping our payroll systems as we grow in a patient‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP with ability to research, analyze, document, and apply accounting guidance to non‑routine transactions.
• Ability to independently execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes and produce audit‑ready financial information.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (ideally NetSuite), advanced Excel skills, and ability to rapidly learn new systems.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills; ability to build and maintain productive relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Lead accounting for manufacturing partner arrangements (CDMOs), including activity tracking, ASC 842, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain employee equity records in Shareworks and perform quarterly stock‑based compensation expense calculations.
• Manage Travel & Expense reporting system (Concur) and corporate card program.
• Execute payroll processing, reporting & accounting in a multi‑state environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits, including preparations of audit schedules and documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Cabaletta Bio invites a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team as we move to an integrated HR technology and payroll platform. You will own payroll for our growing workforce, including multi‑state tax filings, and manage monthly close, manufacturing partner accounting, and equity transaction processing.

You will work closely with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and business partners, shaping our payroll systems as we grow in a patient‑focused culture.