Senior Accountant

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation, and premature mortality. Our medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THRB agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).

About the role

The Senior Accountant will support core accounting operations including general ledger management, financial close, and inventory accounting within a publicly traded pharmaceutical environment. The position will play a key part in the monthly close process, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and maintain strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory accounting in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including preparation of related journal entries and reconciliations
• Manage assigned accounting areas, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, including preparation of journal entries, variance analyses, and supporting schedules
• Understand the underlying account balances to document and explain period-over-period fluctuations and deliver meaningful and accurate monthly financial analyses
• Aid in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting and supporting schedules along with tie-outs of the financial statements
• Assist with preparation of external audits during quarterly reviews and year-end audit by preparing requested documentation and analyses
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
• Review contracts as needed and model the accounting implications of arrangements in Excel
• Aid in SOX controls documentation, testing, and compliance efforts
• Review P&L accounts to ensure proper classification
• Conduct the annual fixed asset observation and maintain accurate asset tracking
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Maintain organized financial records and support general administrative tasks within the finance function
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and projects as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Public accounting and/or publicly traded company experience preferred
• Lifesciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Experience with NetSuite a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Detailed oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and company policies
• Adaptable and able to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced environment