Outsourced Accounting Manager - Life Science (51992)

Job DetailsJob Location: Braintree, MA 02184Position Type: Full Time / Experienced LevelSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $200,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Advisory - Business Process OutsourcingCitrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

We are looking for a Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join our Advisory Department. As a Manager, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

Run the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, payroll, and financial reporting
Monitor our team’s usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controls
Manage both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clients
Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
Manage communications with vendors, clients, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processes
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
Develop models and analysis for client requests
Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations, taking input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements
Function as primary point of contact, oversee, and manage all aspects of external audit processes and coordinate to ensure timely and accurate
Lead the 409(A) valuation process for common stock and advise clients

Qualifications
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and is highly effective in developing trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
Desire to work with life science companies
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and of the structure necessary to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
Experience with multiple accounting systems which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages

Expert in Excel

Well-organized with ability to prioritize
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred, MBA or advanced degree would be a plus
Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus
2+ years of Big 4 or regional public accounting audit experience
6+ years of progressive experience