Senior Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join a growing organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening accounting operations, and supporting business decisions across multiple functions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of close activities, technical accounting areas, and cross-functional partnership within biotech, specialty pharmaceutical, or clinical environments.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to deliver complete and reliable financial results on schedule.
• Manage complex accounting activities across research and development accruals, lease accounting, fixed assets, intercompany balances, treasury transactions, debt-related entries, and other significant balance sheet and income statement areas.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity to maintain accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support a strong control environment.
• Guide and develop accounting staff by setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and encouraging high standards of execution and teamwork.
• Collaborate with FP& A, Legal, Human Resources, Tax, Commercial, and Clinical Development teams to assess the accounting treatment of operational matters and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller to interpret accounting guidance, implement updated standards, and apply policies consistently across the organization.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of internal controls and support ongoing compliance efforts related to the accounting function.
• Coordinate with external auditors by organizing schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial analyses, reporting packages, and presentation materials for executive leadership to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Strong background leading month-end close activities, general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and journal entry review.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial statement audit support and working effectively with external auditors.
• Expertise in accounting for clinical trial accruals and other research-driven expenses within biotech, biotechnology, or specialty pharmaceutical environments.
• Solid understanding of technical accounting areas such as leases, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, treasury activity, and debt accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify issues, and communicate accounting conclusions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals in a fast-paced corporate setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; advanced credentials such as CPA are a plus.

Compensation

$60.96-$70.59 Hourly

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