Vaco
Finance Manager (R&D Accruals)
Vaco, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Finance Manager - R&D AccrualsCOMPANY DESCRIPTION:Our client, a Biotechnology Research company located in San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a well-qualified Finance Manager to support their growing team.LOCATION:The Company is located in Alameda, California.REMOTE/HYBRID/ON-SITE:
On-site. They are five days a week in the office.SUMMARY OF POSITION:The R&D Finance Manager (Accruals) is primarily responsible for the R&D CMC accounting close process. This position will partner extensively with CMC, Accounting, FP&A and other internal business partners to ensure a thorough understanding of our various R&D programs and lead the accurate and timely completion of the R&D CMC accrual during the accounting close. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, have strong analytical and accounting skills, be results-oriented, pay strong attention to detail, and is highly motivated to deliver excellence in their work.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Review and analyze R&D CMC contracts/SOWs/work orders to determine the appropriate accounting treatmentLiaison between the CMC team and Accounting team regarding the monthly R&D CMC accrual; guide the proper accounting treatment of R&D CMC related transactionsManage and prepare the monthly R&D CMC accrual to ensure accurate and timely recording of expenses, prepayments and depositsEnsure monthly R&D CMC accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager reviewReview and/or prepare journal entries and related supporting work papers; ensure the work product complies with SOX requirementsCollaborate with FP&A forecast analyst to ensure R&D CMC forecast properly captures planned accrualsWork closely with accounting on month-end and quarter-end deliverables, including but not limit to reporting, reconciliations, etc.Responsible for monthly R&D CMC accrual flux analysisSupport quarterly and annual auditsEnsure compliance with Company policies and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Assist in process improvements and system implementations as neededSupport ad hoc projects as neededJOB REQUIREMENTS:BS/BA degree in related discipline and seven years of related experience; or,MS/MA degree in related discipline and five years of related experience; or,Equivalent combination of education and experienceA minimum of one year of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience is preferredA minimum of one or more years of experience working at a publicly traded companyProgressive accounting experience requiredERP systems experience requiredMust have strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skillsStrong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skillsAbility to build strong cross-functional relationships within an organizationAbility to meet tight deadlinesTeam player with the ability to work independently, proactively, and effectively under pressureBroad business acumen and sound business judgmentAdvanced knowledge of Excel & intermediate knowledge of PowerPointExperience with financial systems - Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SAP - is preferredOPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH:
Yes! The Company encourages its employees to move around the business. There are multiple examples of employees at the Company being promoted multiple times.BENEFITS AND PERKS:MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountsDomestic Partner CoverageCOMPENSATION:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $149K + Bonus. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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On-site. They are five days a week in the office.SUMMARY OF POSITION:The R&D Finance Manager (Accruals) is primarily responsible for the R&D CMC accounting close process. This position will partner extensively with CMC, Accounting, FP&A and other internal business partners to ensure a thorough understanding of our various R&D programs and lead the accurate and timely completion of the R&D CMC accrual during the accounting close. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, have strong analytical and accounting skills, be results-oriented, pay strong attention to detail, and is highly motivated to deliver excellence in their work.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Review and analyze R&D CMC contracts/SOWs/work orders to determine the appropriate accounting treatmentLiaison between the CMC team and Accounting team regarding the monthly R&D CMC accrual; guide the proper accounting treatment of R&D CMC related transactionsManage and prepare the monthly R&D CMC accrual to ensure accurate and timely recording of expenses, prepayments and depositsEnsure monthly R&D CMC accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager reviewReview and/or prepare journal entries and related supporting work papers; ensure the work product complies with SOX requirementsCollaborate with FP&A forecast analyst to ensure R&D CMC forecast properly captures planned accrualsWork closely with accounting on month-end and quarter-end deliverables, including but not limit to reporting, reconciliations, etc.Responsible for monthly R&D CMC accrual flux analysisSupport quarterly and annual auditsEnsure compliance with Company policies and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Assist in process improvements and system implementations as neededSupport ad hoc projects as neededJOB REQUIREMENTS:BS/BA degree in related discipline and seven years of related experience; or,MS/MA degree in related discipline and five years of related experience; or,Equivalent combination of education and experienceA minimum of one year of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience is preferredA minimum of one or more years of experience working at a publicly traded companyProgressive accounting experience requiredERP systems experience requiredMust have strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skillsStrong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skillsAbility to build strong cross-functional relationships within an organizationAbility to meet tight deadlinesTeam player with the ability to work independently, proactively, and effectively under pressureBroad business acumen and sound business judgmentAdvanced knowledge of Excel & intermediate knowledge of PowerPointExperience with financial systems - Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SAP - is preferredOPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH:
Yes! The Company encourages its employees to move around the business. There are multiple examples of employees at the Company being promoted multiple times.BENEFITS AND PERKS:MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountsDomestic Partner CoverageCOMPENSATION:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $149K + Bonus. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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