Intellectual Property Technology Specialist

About the role

Montai Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focusing on its CONECTA™ platform to identify new small molecule medicines known as Anthromolecule™ therapeutics for chronic diseases. We are seeking an experienced and talented accounting professional to join our first-in-category organization. The Senior Accountant will play an instrumental role in the month-end close, develop and implement new accounting policies and procedures to scale within the organization, provide business insights to measure company performance, and enhance company-wide financial reports, including analytics, cash flow management, and consolidated reporting. This role reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with month-end and quarter-end close accounting tasks, including preparation of journal entries ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Review P&L accounts to resolve classification issues.
• Ensure reconciliations, supporting schedules, and analysis are completed on a timely basis and in accordance with the monthly closing schedule.
• Partner with the Controller to develop and update the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Prepare and assist with month-end analytical review of actual versus budget/forecast.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Monitor and review new accounting pronouncements and implement where necessary.
• Responsible for annual fixed asset observation and asset tracking.
• Assist with internal and external reporting, including drafting and tie-out of financial statements.
• Ensure internal controls compliance for the responsible area, including implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support the external audit firm in their annual audit.
• Support the income tax provision and tax return process.
• Assist with specific projects and initiatives unique to a fast-growing biotechnology start-up, such as system implementations, business process improvements, and other ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• CPA and 2-3 years of Big Four public accounting experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of biotechnology or life science industry experience preferred.
• Substantial experience with GAAP financial reporting.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions and different cultures.
• Ability to meet deadlines while executing on multiple deliverables.
• Ability to identify errors, root causes, and develop workable solutions.
• Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines and handle numerous multifaceted financial matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with scientists and management.
• Ability to distill complexity and communicate decisively with sound judgment.
• Self-motivated, driven towards superior effort and performance, and desire to work in a dynamic environment.

Location

Hybrid role in Cambridge, MA.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $132,000. Compensation will depend on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• Annual incentive program.
• Retirement benefits.
• A broad range of other benefits.