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Virtual is hiring: Accounting Manager in La Jolla

Virtual, La Jolla, CA, United States, 92093


About Vaco:  Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.
 
About the Company:  Clinical Stage Biopharma Company
 
Title: Accounting Manager
Salary: $125-160k + Bonus 
Location: Torrey Pines - Hybrid

Company Highlights:
  • Recently went public and experiencing growth.
  • Great team environment.
Software:
NetSuite

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 5-10 years’ experience, preferably at a public biotech
  • Experience preparing clinical trial accruals
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Public Company experience strongly preferred
  • Public Accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
  • Experience working in Biotech/pharma
  • Experience working in a SOX compliant environment

Job Description: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for a wide variety of accounting responsibilities. The position requires that the candidate be a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting. This position will be an integral part of the month-end close including leading the accounting and forecasting for clinical accruals. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and desire and ability to maintain strong SOX-compliant processes are also important. This position reports to the Vice President, Finance.