Accounting Manager

Purpose of Work

The Accounting Manager will have responsibility for the operations in the Finance Department as a support function for Operations and Corporate Finance. Responsibilities include the month-end G/L close process, accounts payable operations, accounts receivable, preparation of financial reports as requested and monthly financial reporting, processing of company expense reports, payroll, and bank reconciliations, insurance and tax documents. The role will assist with other activities, such budget preparation and financial analysis to support the company’s growth.

The position requires professionalism, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills and discretion with the ability to multi-task while delivering high quality work, and the capability to work collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. Attention to detail, integrity and accuracy of work is a requirement. The role will interact closely with all levels of management and staff, as well as outside service providers (vendors, consultants, etc.).

Must be able to manage the day-to-day financial accounting decisions with accuracy and forethought.

• Manage daily accounting operations in a timely and organized manner.
• Complete timely and accurate month-end close
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports and department expense reports to management.
• Manage all day-to-day accounts payable operations, including vendor management, invoice entry, and payment.
• Manage AR cycle in coordination with customer service, including posting cash receipts and collection on overdue accounts.
• Prepare weekly cash requirements for Director of Finance
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of bank and accounting system balances.
• Manage the year-end audit process including managing materials to support audit requirements/requests and interacting with auditors.
• Work with management in the preparation of forecasts, and in conducting financial analysis.
• Support compliance across the company including tax filings, implementation of controls, and governance.
• Ensure review, timely processing, and payment of compliant expense reports.
• Provide suggestions for continued improvement for all processes and efficiencies.
• Reconciling payroll to the general ledger based on information from HR.
• Work closely with Human Resources to ensure timely and accurate employee transactions and to provide ad hoc confidential support (PTO tracking, benefits administration, etc.)
• Serve as back-up to other finance staff as needed.
• Complete timely inventory assessment and manage inventory tracking and processes.
• Manage product costing including materials, labor and overhead.
• Manage timely cross charges to MBLI and collection.
• Assist management in the preparation of annual operating plans for the company.

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA
• Minimum 5 years of experience, public accounting and/or life science/biotech preferred

• Broad knowledge of accounting principles (“GAAP”).
• Experience in keeping up to date with regulatory changes affecting financial processes and procedures.
• CPA a plus
• Experience using payroll systems
• Strong expertise with enterprise technology systems and advanced skill.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains mandatory.
• Experience with forecasting and financial analysis

• Must be savvy with Microsoft Excel
• Outstanding verbal, written and technology communication skills successfully working with all levels of the organization; high proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Proven effectiveness in time management, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Reputation for successfully building sustained, external third-party relationships while representing the best interests of the Company
• Proven history keeping sensitive information confidential
• Performs other duties, as required

Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

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