Senior Accounting Manager

Accountants One is working with a Biopharmaceutical company specializing in specialty plasma-derived therapeutics to help them find a Senior Accounting Manager. The Senior Accounting Manager will directly support the U.S. Finance Director in managing the financial performance of the business, ensuring tax compliance, and safeguarding the assets and financial integrity of the Group. This role will play a crucial role in key initiatives, such as optimizing working capital, enhancing internal controls, and driving strategic financial planning. These contributions will directly support the company’s mission of delivering high-value, plasma-derived therapeutics to patients in need.

This company offers a dynamic work environment that provides significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company. As part of their team, you will have the chance to advance your career, take on new challenges, and collaborate with industry leaders committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts payable function, overseeing everything from vendor maintenance to invoice processing, GL coding, and payment scheduling.
• Ensure compliance by preparing 1099s and W-9s for applicable vendors and handling bi-weekly payables.
• Collaborate with the payroll company to input and reconcile payroll and related items, contributing to accurate payroll management.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes across multiple locations, preparing reconciliations for cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, inventory, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.
• Prepare detailed account analyses comparing budget to actual figures, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of U.S. budgets and forecasts and work with an outsourced tax service provider to manage federal, state, local, and nexus tax filings and compliance.
• Process and review expense reports, ensuring they meet company guidelines, and manage lease accounting (IFRS 16 or ASC 842) for multiple locations.
• Identify and execute continuous improvements in accounting processes, supporting the accounting department during audits, and contributing to special projects as needed.
• Calculate the cost of goods sold and various expenses, including labor, medical supplies, donor fees, testing costs, and fixed costs (overhead).
• Occasionally assist center-level operations, including filling out applications, conducting pricing and contract reviews, and other ad hoc tasks.
• Occasional travel within the United States less than 20% of the working time.

Education Requirements

•  BS or BA in Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Knowledge and Skillset Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public and/or corporate accounting, with strong general ledger and technical accounting skills.
• Experience in the Plasma industry is required, along with proficiency in cost accounting within an ERP system.
• Experience in tax compliance, particularly in a multi-national environment.
• Familiarity with lease accounting (IFRS 16 or ASC 842).
• Strong analytical mindset, exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Solid understanding of accounting, tax, treasury, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Comfort with IT systems