Danforth Advisors is hiring a
Senior Consultant

Summary

The job is for a Danforth Senior Consultant as an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller for early-stage life science companies. The role involves managing accounting operations, contributing to audits, cash forecasting, budgeting, and more. The candidate should have at least 7 years of accounting experience, preferably with Big 4/CPA firm experience, and 2+ years as an Accounting Manager or similar. Experience in the Life Sciences industry is required.

Requirements

• 7+ years accounting and finance experience (Big 4/CPA Firm experience a plus)
• 2+ years of experience working as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Controller or Finance Manager
• Experience in Life Sciences industry

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
• Review, analyze, and process General Accounting transactions
• Prepare, record, post, and review journal entries
• Accounts payable/receivable. Oversee purchasing and accounts payable files including processing invoices, handling vendor payments and inquiries, check runs/bill pay, and preparing related correspondence
• Support and manage monthly close process (General Ledger, account reconciliations, etc.)
• Administer payroll
• Contribute to audit preparation
• Provide oversight to other accounting staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Participate in other projects as deemed necessary by the client
• Work closely with all levels of staff and vendors within the client organization
• Cash forecasting/budgeting
• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis (Income statement review/flux analysis)
• Capital assets/fixed assets reconciliations
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles in accordance with US GAAP
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports and statements
• Proactively identify and problem-solve accounting issues. Improve systems, procedures and initiate corrective actions; Make recommendations for resolutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, CPA or MBA a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in an early stage start-up, fast-paced environment
• IFRS experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible hours (Part-time and Full-time)
• Ability to work remote
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)