Accounting Manager

Summary

Join Elegen, a biology-based economy innovator, as their Accounting Manager. Manage accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and streamlining processes. Support the finance team and build strong relationships. Prepare monthly financial statements, develop accounting controls, and manage financial accounts, payroll, and budget. Oversee the accounting close process and lead automation projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years of full accounting experience (including 3+ years of management), and 2+ years in a fast-moving startup. Advanced NetSuite and Excel skills are essential. Elegen offers a competitive salary ($125,000-$140,000), bonus, equity, and benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, 401k, flexible PTO, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience of full accounting exposure, including 3 years of management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-moving, start-up environment
• Advanced knowledge and exposure of NetSuite is a MUST; advanced Excel skills essential
• Exposure to standard costing in a manufacturing environment
• Detailed knowledge of US GAAP principles
• Strong project management, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, process-oriented, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees accurate and timely monthly and quarterly accounting close for the company, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Coordinates and supervise accounting team
• Preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Develops and maintains accounting controls by establishing and defining accounting policies and procedures
• Managing the company’s financial accounts, payroll, budget, cash receipts and financial assets, including journal entries in NetSuite
• Reviews payroll taxes and ensures timely payment of payroll and corporate taxes by payroll service
• Provides excellent customer service skills, acting as the point of contact for direction on accounting policies
• Leads accounting automation projects, process improvements, and perform control validations/internal audits

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent
• Experience in international finance exposure
• Experience in the biotech or life sciences field
• Significant experience in standard costing in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with tax determination software such as Avalara, or Vertex

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Learning Allowance
• 401K
• Flexible PTO
• Short Term Disability
• Fitness Allowance
• Long Term Disability
• Parental Leave Program
• Commuter Benefits