Senior Manager, Accounting

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting‑edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $ – $

The Accounting Senior Manager is responsible for leading and executing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting. This role oversees general ledger activities, intercompany accounting, payroll accounting, cash application oversight, and internal control compliance.

• Month‑End Close Leadership – Own and manage the month‑end close calendar, review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, validate supporting schedules, identify period‑end adjustments, and ensure accurate payroll accounting.
• General Ledger & Accounting Operations – Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies, oversee chart of accounts integrity, partner with AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and other teams, drive close efficiency enhancements, and support tax, treasury, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Intercompany Accounting – Oversee the intercompany matching process, manage intercompany cross‑charges and allocations, review foreign subsidiary financial statements, coordinate adjustments, and maintain consolidation accuracy.
• Cash Application & AR Support – Oversee the cash application process, process credit card transactions, upload invoices to customer portals, and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
• Internal Controls & Compliance – Prepare and maintain SOX control documentation, identify and remediate control deficiencies, and provide audit support.
• Reporting & Analysis – Prepare monthly reporting packages, conduct variance analysis, analyze period‑over‑period changes, identify trends and risks, and share insights with business partners and leadership.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Provide guidance to staff accountants, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and support or lead system enhancements and finance transformation efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8‑10 years of progressive relevant experience; 5 or more years of management experience preferred.
• Preferred CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, D365, Net Suite, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, analysis).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams.
• Experience in contracts with multiple performance obligations and royalties is highly desirable.

• Onsite work required during standard business hours.
• Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Minimal physical demands beyond standard office requirements.

• Competitive insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, pet, and legal & d.
• 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

Bio‑Techne is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Bio‑Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application.