Manager, Accounting

Job Summary

The Manager, Accounting will play a critical role in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting within a growing biotech organization. Reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting, this role will serve as a key member of the accounting leadership team and act as the primary coordinator of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator and leader of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with accounting leadership on key accounting areas including accruals (including clinical trial accruals), stock-based compensation, payroll, and other complex accounting matters
• Support the review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including financial statement disclosures and supporting schedules
• Aid in technical accounting research and the implementation of new accounting standards as needed
• Support external audits and internal control activities, ensuring processes are well documented and operating effectively
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business activities, resolve accounting issues, and maintain financial accuracy
• Support finance leadership with ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the efficiency and scalability of accounting operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 (or equivalent) audit experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Experience reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support
• Experience working with external service providers, outsourced teams, or shared service environments preferred
• Lifesciences or biotech experience preferred, including familiarity with clinical trial accruals
• Working knowledge of internal controls; SOX experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify unusual trends, investigate discrepancies, assess accounting implications, and recommend practical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external partners
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with ambiguity
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability to take full ownership of assigned accounting areas, from understanding the underlying business activity through preparing/reviewing support, resolving issues, and meeting close and reporting deadlines

What We Provide

• The base salary range for this role is $142,500-$157,500. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors
• Atrium offers competitive compensation and benefits which include stock options & RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match
• In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, LTD, and unlimited of time off including summer & winter breaks
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Atrium employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program