Manufacturing Accountant

Manufacturing Accountant

The company works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to Bio Alternatives – better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of synthetic biology today.

The Manufacturing Accountant who will be responsible for recording, analyzing, and reporting the company's financial activities while ensuring accurate accounting for production-related costs, inventory, and financial performance.

Why work for the Company:
Opportunity – To be part in building a company focused on a future increasingly reliant on bio-manufacturing and making a sustainable and positive impact in the world. Accountability – You will build, manage and work in a hands-on environment to develop and articulate the company's product value propositions. Passion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way.

We embrace the challenge and hard work that come with working on bringing cutting edge technologies to market.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities Apply a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP across fixed assets, inventory, accruals, lease accounting, and investments. Financial Data Management:
Collect and monitor financial data, prepare internal statements (balance sheets and income statements), and support forecasting of cash, costs, and revenues. Asset Management:
Own the Construction in Progress (CIP) and Fixed Asset Tracking process, including recording newly acquired assets (tangible and intangible), tracking existing assets, maintain a roll forward and accounting for disposals. Partner with the engineering team to maintain a comprehensive asset inventory, and manage leases, right-of-use assets, and related liabilities. Financial Analysis:
Analyze financial trends and prepare annual financial statements and accompanying notes. Month-End Close and Intercompany Transactions:
Manage assigned month-end close activities and process intercompany elimination entries to ensure an accurate and timely close. Recommendations and Compliance:
Develop and present recommendations to improve accounting practices and procedures, and keep management informed of the company's compliance standing. Cost Management:
Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities. Responsibilities include reconciling across multi-layer ledgers and maintaining General Ledger (GL) accounts, cost centers, functional areas, and profit centers. External Audits:
Prepare external audit work papers and memoranda, evaluate internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness, and conduct detailed risk analyses to identify potential gaps. Annual Tax and Fees Management:
Contribute to managing annual tax filings, registration, fees, and dues to ensure timely submissions, accurate recordkeeping, and on-time payments. Provide monthly purchase card management support to the Accounts Payable Accountant. Advance the adoption of AI and automation tools to streamline accounting processes, accelerate financial close, and improve asset tracking. Additional Duties:
Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned, including monitoring and reporting on financial discrepancies.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related discipline. At least 3 years of work experience performing U.S. GAAP accounting. Strong understanding of Fixed Asset accounting, including Assets under Construction (AUC). Experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or other relevant large language models (LLMs). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong time management, professional conduct, and adaptability to change.

Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, vendors, contractors, and other business contacts. Compliance with the companies core values for safe and efficient operation and maintaining sound relationships among employees. Advanced Microsoft Excel…