ONSITE: Santa Monica, CA

Reports to:  VP, Corporate Controller

Recruiter contact: pierce@recruiterhustle(dot)com

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Opportunity Highlights

Our client is a Los Angeles-based publicly-traded biotechnology/pharmaceutical company. We are searching for a seasoned and motivated Senior Accounting Manager to join our clients’ growing finance team.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company that is making a real difference in the world. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of scientific discovery.

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and company standards.
• Lead and manage the monthly/quarterly/annual close process, including the review and preparation of complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee internal control systems to safeguard against financial reporting errors and fraud.
• Supervise and develop the skills of accounting staff, providing guidance on cash management, accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger activities.
• Possess a strong understanding of technical accounting matters, with a focus on ASC 842, debt accounting, and industry-specific practices.
• Collaborate with the Controller in preparing external financial statements, supporting SOX compliance, and facilitating external audits.
• Partner with research and development teams to ensure accurate accounting for clinical trials and related grants.
• Work effectively with department heads to monitor and report on departmental budgets, forecasts, accruals, and spending.
• Assist the Controller with managing general administrative functions related to HR, IT, and facilities.
• Implement and maintain efficient accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA licensure preferred
• Over eight years of progressive experience in accounting, with expertise in general ledger, SOX compliance, audits, international accounting, and supporting SEC filings.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, SEC filing procedures, reconciliations, and international consolidations.
•  A minimum of two years of experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Prior experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a specific understanding of clinical research/drug development accounting, is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience working with Shareworks Equity management software, XBRL,Bill.com, Intacct and MS Office Suite