Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting

Caris MPI, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting to own the monthly and quarterly close end-to-end, manage journal entries and reconciliations, and oversee accounting for a portfolio of accounts. You will partner with SEC Reporting, FP&A, Internal Audit, and Legal to ensure robust financial controls in a newly public company.

You will lead a team of accountants, drive process automation, and maintain SOPs. A CPA and Big 4 background with SEC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is required.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4 years with an SEC registrant or public company.
• 2+ years of direct people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly and quarterly close end-to-end with close calendar and task ownership.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounting for assigned accounts, including estimates and accruals.
• Collaborate with SEC Reporting to support external filings.
• Identify and reduce close cycle time without reducing quality.
• Maintain internal controls documentation and SOPs; update as needed.
• Support Internal Audit and external auditors during reviews and audits.
• Drive automation and standardization across close and reconciliation processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants.

Skills

CPA

Big 4 public accounting

SEC reporting experience

Close management

Financial controls

Team leadership

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Automation/AI tooling in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

BlackLine

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.Position SummaryThe Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting oversees close management and is responsible for the oversight of recording for an assigned portfolio of accounts and accounting areas, and leads a team of accountants. The Senior Manager partners closely with SEC Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Inside Sales, Legal and Human Resources, and supports the Company's internal control environment as a newly public company.Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close OwnershipOwn the monthly and quarterly close for corporate accounting end to end, including the close calendar, task assignment, and on-time completion within the Company's closeReview journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the team, confirming that support ties and that conclusions are documentedOversee the accounting for an assigned portfolio of accounts and accounting areas, including the related estimates, accruals and judgmentsPartner with SEC Reporting so that close outputs support external filings without reworkIdentify and drive reductions in close cycle time without reducing review qualityInternal Controls & ComplianceOperate and evidence assigned controls over financial reporting, including reconciliation review, and analytical review controlsRetain documentation sufficient to support control testing, including information produced by the entityOwn the standard operating procedures and accounting policies for assigned areas, including drafting them, reviewing them periodically, and updating them as processes or accounting guidance changeSupport Internal Audit and the external auditors through quarterly reviews, the annual audit, and control testing and remediationProactively identify control design gaps in assigned areas and propose remediationSystems & Process ImprovementDrive automation and standardization across close and reconciliation processesPartner with IT and Financial Systems on ERP enhancements, reporting, and system implementationsExtend the use of automation and AI-enabled tooling into first-level review, including contract term extraction and analytical reviewBuild processes that scale with transaction volume and business complexityLeadership & Talent DevelopmentManage, coach and develop a team of accountants, and set clear accountability and performance expectationsRaise the technical capability of the accounting team through review, feedback and on-the-job developmentFoster a culture of ownership, documentation discipline, and continuous improvementRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or related fieldCPA requiredBig 4 public accounting experience required, with a minimum of two years7+ years of progressive accounting experience, inclusive of Big 4 public accounting and at least four years with an SEC registrant or comparable public company2+ years of direct people management experiencePreferred QualificationsStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and of internal control over financial reportingDemonstrated ability to read an executed contract, determine the accounting treatment independently, and document that conclusion in writingAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly ExcelDemonstrated ownership of a monthly or quarterly close, including close calendar management and review of work prepared by othersStrong ERP systems experience; Oracle and BlackLine experience preferredExperience in life sciences, healthcare, diagnostics, or other regulated industriesExperience in a newly public company, including first-year SOX complianceTrack record of applying automation or AI tooling to accounting review and documentationExperience supporting technical accounting memoranda reviewed by external auditorsPhysical DemandsMust possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of timeMust possess ability to perform repetitive motionTrainingAll job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.OtherAt times, may be required to work weekends/holidays.Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.