Strategic Finance & Accounting Leader

Greenyard; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AcelaBio is seeking a senior financial leader to run finance and accounting end-to-end, including close, reporting, budgeting, systems, controls, and compliance. You will provide accurate financial information to the executive team and Board and help build scalable financial infrastructure for growth.

The role covers strategic planning, business partnership, and team leadership; you will oversee scaling of processes during corporate restructuring and separation from sister organization, aligning

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive finance and accounting leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP and integrations.
• Strong GAAP, internal controls, and audit/tax process knowledge.
• Experience with international business and intercompany transactions.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and reconciliations.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and the Board as needed.
• Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting across service lines.
• Monitor revenue, profitability, backlog, and cash position, and report on trends and risks to leadership.
• Manage cash flow planning and treasury activities.
• Own the finance and accounting systems used for reporting, billing, and forecasting, including evaluation, deployment, and integration of new or upgraded systems.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting; preparation for future audit readiness.
• Ensure tax, audit, and regulatory compliance, acting as primary point of contact for external review of financial statements and tax matters.
• Lead continuous process improvements for accuracy and efficiency as the organization scales.
• Partner with the executive leadership on financial strategy, including long-range planning and decision support.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Strategic business partnering

Communication to exec/board

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

AcelaBio is seeking a senior financial leader to run finance and accounting end-to-end, including close, reporting, budgeting, systems, controls, and compliance. You will provide accurate financial information to the executive team and Board and help build scalable financial infrastructure for growth.

The role covers strategic planning, business partnership, and team leadership; you will oversee scaling of processes during corporate restructuring and separation from sister organization, aligning