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Strategic Employment

Accounting Manager

Strategic Employment, Burlington, Massachusetts, us, 01805

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About the Company:

We are a fast-growing biotechnology company committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge science. As we continue to scale, we are seeking an experienced

Accounting Manager

to join our high-performing finance team. This is a critical role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounting operations.

Position Overview:

The

Accounting Manager

will play a key leadership role in overseeing the company's accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, and internal control processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and familiarity with SOX in a public company environment.

Key Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements • Support internal control and SOX compliance efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external consultants • Assist with audit preparation and serve as a point of contact for external auditors • Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting processes, systems, and controls • Mentor and support junior accounting staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams such as FP&A, legal, and operations • Participate in special projects including ERP system enhancements and process automation initiatives

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's preferred) • CPA required • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in biotech, life sciences, or public accounting serving biotech clients • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience working within a SOX-compliant environment is required • Proven experience with financial close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills • Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus)

Work Schedule:

Hybrid work model with

4 days onsite per week

at our Burlington, MA headquarters.