Senior Manager - Research and Development Accounting

Description Remote Our client seeks a contract Research and Accounting Lead to own the monthly close for R&D activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. The role will drive accruals, support accurate period recognition, and partner with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, CMC, Program Management, FP&A, and external vendors. The position will prepare analyses and schedules that inform monthly, quarterly, and annual close and support financial reporting requirements. Rate: $85.00 to $100.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities Lead the monthly accounting and close process for all R&D-related activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.Own the monthly R&D accrual process, including vendor outreach, meetings with internal stakeholders, accrual and prepaid analysis, preparation of supporting schedules, and complex journal entries.Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to clinical trial expenses, CRO contracts and related services, investigator grants and site payments, pass-through costs, CMC and manufacturing activities, central laboratory expenses, external research collaborations, preclinical research, and other R&D development costs.Serve as the primary accounting partner to Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, CMC, Program Management, FP&A, and external vendors, ensuring accurate financial reporting and proper period recognition of R&D related expenses.Prepare key R&D analyses and reporting for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including significant contributions to management close presentations.Prepare complex balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses.Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and ensure accounting records are complete and well-supported.Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements. Experience Requirements Demonstrated experience leading monthly close and accrual processes for R&D or similar complex functions.Proficiency with U.S. GAAP and application to R&D expenditures and period-end recognition.Experience preparing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.Ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.Strong analytical skills with variance investigation and documentation discipline. Education Requirements