Senior Financial Analyst

Scorpion Therapeutics; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Finance Analyst to support corporate accounting and critical business functions for a biopharma company focused on CNS treatments. You will manage close processes, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years of experience (CPA preferred), and strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls. Familiarity with Adaptive Insights and Microsoft 365 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in pharma or life sciences.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental transactions, accruals, journal entries, and monthly close processes.
• Partner with departments for budget planning, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, US GAAP, and internal controls.
• Support audit preparations and financial systems such as Adaptive Insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Adaptive Insights

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Role

Finance Analyst supporting corporate accounting and business functions within a biopharma company specializing in CNS treatments.

Responsibilities

• manage departmental transactions, accruals, journal entries, and monthly close processes
• partner with departments for budget planning, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• ensure compliance with SOX, US GAAP, and internal controls
• support audit preparations and financial systems such as Adaptive Insights

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in pharma or life sciences, with a solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and ERP systems
• CPA preferred

High-Value

• experience with SOX 404 compliance, financial reporting, and large data sets
• familiarity with systems like Microsoft 365 and Adaptive Insights

Work Setup

• sedentary, primarily office-based
• no travel specified