Job Description

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.

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.